Savannah Guthrie pleads for help six months after her mother vanished

"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie has issued a heartfelt plea for assistance six months after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities recently made public two ransom notes related to the disappearance, which occurred around February 1, 2026. The initial note demanded a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency payment for Nancy Guthrie's safe return.

However, a subsequent note sent days later conveyed that Nancy Guthrie had tragically "perished shortly after she was taken" and was "buried in nature now," with kidnappers claiming her death was unintentional and potentially heart-related. In response, Savannah Guthrie has emotionally appealed to the public, urging anyone who recognizes the handwriting in the ransom notes or possesses any unusual information to come forward, assuring anonymity and a reward.

Despite the grim update, the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continue to actively investigate the case, emphasizing that it remains a priority. Savannah Guthrie and her family expressed their profound "agony and despair," highlighting their relentless search for answers and their desire to provide her mother with a proper farewell.