Savannah Guthrie marked the six-month anniversary of her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance with a poignant plea to those responsible, urging them to come forward one day after the Pima County Sheriff’s Office publicly released two ransom notes.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, after being dropped off at her Tucson home by family. Officials believe she was abducted between 1:47 a.m. and 2:28 a.m. on February 1.
"Six months ago, someone took her out of her bed in the dead of night. We have lived every moment, every breath, and every heartbeat in agony and despair ever since," the "Today" show co-host wrote on Instagram Saturday morning, accompanied by a photo of her mother. "There is a hole inside us that can never be filled. There is an ache that cannot be softened. And there is a determination in us that cannot be quenched – to find out what happened to her, so that we can give her the dignity of a proper goodbye."
The elder Guthrie's disappearance occurred around the same time as the early morning post shared by Savannah Guthrie.
"We are begging for help. We are desperate. We need someone to come forward," Guthrie stated, speaking for her family. "Someone knows something. Someone suspects something. Someone recognizes the writing in the ransom demand notes. Someone has noticed something different, strange, troubling or just unusual – perhaps with someone they deeply love. Perhaps they are afraid to come forward. Perhaps they are conflicted. Perhaps they are angry or upset for being in this situation."
She offered a reward for information and emphasized that individuals could provide details anonymously. "There is a way out – to tell what you know. You can do so anonymously. The reward is available. There is a way to end this situation and do the right thing," Guthrie said. She also addressed those following the story for reasons other than finding her mother, stating, "If you are following this story for entertainment or for profit, you are not on her side – you are part of the harm perpetrated against her."
The plea comes after the release of two alleged ransom notes. The first note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, detailed her mother’s abduction and demanded a $4 million ransom in Bitcoin within seven days. A second note, sent four days later, claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died shortly after being taken, citing a heart-related issue and stating she was "buried in nature now."
The sender’s name, email address, and date of birth sections were redacted from both notes released by authorities. Surveillance footage showed a masked man outside Nancy Guthrie’s home on February 1, 2026.
Savannah Guthrie concluded her message with a commitment to continue searching for answers and hope, stating, "We will never stop looking for answers – and we will never stop looking for the light."