Savannah Guthrie feared her mother may have been targeted because of her fame
Savannah Guthrie feared her mother may have been targeted because of her fame
More than seven weeks have passed since Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Reported missing on February 1, she failed to join a virtual church service at a friend’s residence, prompting authorities to investigate. Her last known sighting was the previous evening, around 9:45 p.m., after dining at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s home. The Guthrie family quickly realized the situation was far from ordinary.
Heartfelt Reflections from Savannah Guthrie
In her first interview since the incident, Savannah Guthrie shared the profound fear and anguish she’s endured. “I don’t know that it’s because she’s my mom and somebody thought, ‘Oh, that girl— that lady has money. We can … make a quick buck,’” she said, recounting her thoughts. “But we don’t know. Which is too much to bear, to think that I brought this to her bedside. That it’s because of me.”
“It sounds so, like, how dumb could I be? But I just — I didn’t wanna believe. I just said, ‘Do you think because of me?’ And he said, ‘I’m sorry, sweetie, but yeah, maybe.’ But I knew that,” Savannah Guthrie reflected.
The family’s initial assumption was that Nancy might have experienced a medical emergency. However, the discovery of blood at the front doorstep and the front doors left ajar suggested otherwise. Savannah noted that her mother, battling chronic back pain and significant discomfort, would struggle to walk even short distances. “On a good day, she could walk down to the mailbox and get the mail, but most days not,” she explained.
Brother’s Insight and Ransom Notes
Savannah’s brother, described as “brilliant” with a military background, was among the first to grasp the severity of the situation. “Even on the phone when I called him, he knew,” she said. “He said, ‘I think she’s been kidnapped for ransom.’ And I said, ‘What? Well, why? What?’”
“A person that would send a fake ransom note really has to look deeply at themselves, to a family in pain,” Savannah added, highlighting her belief that two ransom notes are genuine.
As the investigation unfolds, state and federal agencies continue their search, examining land areas, video footage, and following leads. Savannah expressed her sorrow, saying, “I’d just say, ‘I’m so sorry, Mommy. I’m so sorry.’ I’m sorry to my sister and my brother and my kids and my nephew and Tommy, my brother-in-law.”
Family’s Plea for Information
Recently, Savannah and her siblings posted a tearful video on Instagram, appealing to anyone who might have information about Nancy’s whereabouts. They emphasized their readiness to engage with the kidnapper and offered a $1 million reward for her safe return. “Recording such videos has been ‘surreal,’” she admitted, adding, “How is it possible …”
As the nation watches the case closely, the Guthrie family remains hopeful, driven by their determination to uncover the truth behind their mother’s mysterious disappearance.
