Savannah Guthrie says family is ‘in agony’ in first interview since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie says family is ‘in agony’ in first interview since her mother’s disappearance
More than a month has passed since Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her home near Tucson, Arizona, and her daughter Savannah Guthrie has shared the emotional toll on the family during her first public appearance since the incident. The co-host of “TODAY” revealed her anguish in an interview with Hoda Kotb, which was previewed earlier this week and will air throughout the upcoming days.
“Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. It is unbearable,” Savannah said, expressing the deep distress her family continues to endure.
Nancy was last seen on the evening of January 31, after having dinner at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s residence. Her family reported her missing the following day, February 1, when she failed to attend a virtual church service at a friend’s house. Authorities have classified the case as a potential kidnapping or abduction, though few tangible clues have emerged to date.
During the interview, Savannah reflected on her mother’s possible ordeal, sharing that she often wakes up in the middle of the night imagining the fear Nancy might have felt. “Those thoughts demand to be thought,” she said, emphasizing her resolve to remain steadfast in the search.
As the investigation unfolds, federal and state agencies have joined forces to locate Nancy. Surveillance footage from a doorbell camera, which stopped recording at 1:47 a.m. on the night of her disappearance, has been released by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The video captures a masked, armed figure interacting with the security system at the Guthrie home.
Forensic analysis has revealed Nancy’s blood on the porch of her residence, prompting authorities to consider genetic genealogy as a tool to identify unknown DNA found inside the house. The Guthrie family has pledged a $1 million reward for her safe return, while the FBI is offering $50,000 for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of those responsible.
Despite the emotional strain, Savannah has taken steps to reengage with her professional responsibilities. She recently visited the “TODAY” show studio in New York City and confirmed her intention to return to her role. “While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused on supporting her family and working to bring Nancy home,” a spokesperson stated.
Earlier this month, Savannah posted a heartfelt video on Instagram, urging anyone with information to come forward. She and her siblings, including her brother Camron Guthrie, thanked the public for their prayers, saying they feel the support and believe Nancy may as well.
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Tim Stelloh is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Pilar Melendez, a breaking news editor for the same outlet, has spent the last decade covering crime, justice, and national news.
