The Family’s Direct Appeal
Standing alongside her sister Annie and brother Charles, a visibly shaken Savannah Guthrie addressed the camera with a message for her mother’s captors.
“We live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated,” Savannah stated, reading from a prepared statement. “We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”
The siblings highlighted the extreme fragility of their mother’s health. Nancy Guthrie suffers from heart issues, has a pacemaker, and requires daily medication for high blood pressure.
“She lives in constant pain,” Savannah said, her voice cracking. “She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive and she needs it not to suffer.”
Ransom Demands and the “Bitcoin” Deadline
The family’s video follows a flurry of reports that multiple media outlets, including TMZ and Tucson’s KOLD-TV, received anonymous letters claiming responsibility for the abduction. These notes reportedly demand a multi-million dollar ransom in Bitcoin.
Sources close to the investigation suggest the notes contain an “or else” ultimatum with a looming deadline. While the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are currently conducting forensic and digital analysis on the letters, they have not yet confirmed their authenticity. However, the Guthrie family’s public statement indicates they are treating the threats with the utmost gravity.
The Investigation: Day Five
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on the night of Saturday, January 31, 2026. Evidence at the scene has painted a chilling picture:
- Signs of Struggle: Authorities confirmed forced entry and a trail of blood droplets near the front door.
- Disabled Security: A bracket for a Ring doorbell camera was found empty, and exterior security cameras had been removed.
- Forensic Matches: DNA testing has confirmed the blood found at the scene belongs to Nancy.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos clarified on Wednesday that despite the discovery of the blood, he remains hopeful. “We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here, she’s present, she’s alive, and we want to save her,” Nanos told NBC News.
Federal Involvement and “Person of Interest” Rumors
The FBI has deployed additional personnel to Tucson to assist with cell tower “pings” and digital forensics. Meanwhile, Sheriff Nanos was forced to address swirling online rumors regarding potential suspects.
“The sharing of unverified accusations is irresponsible,” Nanos posted to social media, specifically dismissing reports that a “person of interest” had been detained. While investigators have impounded vehicles for processing—including one belonging to a family member—official statements maintain that no suspects have been identified.
White House Support
The case has reached the highest levels of the federal government. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he spoke personally with Savannah Guthrie. In a post on Truth Social, the President stated he is “directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY.”
As the search enters its fifth night, the community in Tucson and millions of viewers nationwide remain on edge. Savannah Guthrie has officially stepped down from her role as co-host for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony to remain in Arizona.
Sources and Links
- LA Times: In tearful video, Savannah Guthrie addresses possible kidnapper
- AP/WCNC: Savannah Guthrie, siblings plead for safe return of missing mother
- CBS News: Authorities: No suspect or person of interest identified
- The Independent: Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea: Live updates
- Wikipedia: Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
- Realtor.com/News: Cops Still Have No Suspects
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