News Page

Main Content

Over Three Months After Her Mom’s Suspected Kidnapping, Savannah Guthrie Shared An Incredibly Emotional Mother’s Day Tribute As She Begged Followers For Information

BuzzFeed's profile
Original Story by BuzzFeed
May 11, 2026
Over Three Months After Her Mom’s Suspected Kidnapping, Savannah Guthrie Shared An Incredibly Emotional Mother’s Day Tribute As She Begged Followers For Information

Context:

More than three months after Nancy Guthrie vanished following a dinner with Savannah Guthrie, the Today show host shared a deeply emotional Mother’s Day tribute while urging the public for information. The family publicly addressed a ransom note reported by TMZ and reiterated that they are desperate for evidence that Nancy is alive, as investigators cited signs of a forced entry and missing belongings at her home. Savannah’s first Today interview since the disappearance revealed her guilt and heartbreak, even as the case stalled with no major developments. The post highlighted the ongoing search and the family’s resolve to bring Nancy home, with continued public appeals for tips and cooperation with authorities.

Dive Deeper:

  • Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing after a February 1 outing with her daughter Annie; authorities later described the incident as a kidnapping, noting blood and signs of forced entry at her home, while her wallet, cellphone, and car remained inside.

  • TMZ reported on February 3 that a ransom note demanding Bitcoin and referencing a deadline was circulating; the publication claimed the Bitcoin address was real and that the note included an ominous 'or else' clause, prompting them to forward the information to the Pima County Sheriff.

  • Two days after the disappearance, Savannah and her siblings posted an emotional Instagram video pleading for proof of life and sending messages of love to their mother, with family members describing Nancy as fragile yet beloved and urging the kidnappers to reach out.

  • In the ransom note context, Savannah addressed rumors, emphasized the family's willingness to talk, but stressed the need to confirm Nancy is alive and reachable; she also invoked faith and asked for a sign that Nancy is hearing them.

  • Two months in, Savannah gave a tearful interview on Today, admitting she blamed herself for what happened and acknowledging she and her family do not know the full circumstances surrounding Nancy’s disappearance.

  • Mother’s Day proved difficult, but Savannah posted a montage of photos and videos of Nancy, urging help from the public and repeating the call to contact the FBI; her husband Michael Feldman shared a supportive tribute on social media.

  • As of the article, there were no new significant developments in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, and the case continued to rely on public tips and official investigations.

Latest Entertainment

Related Stories