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Why Elizabeth Smart believes Nancy Guthrie could still be alive five months after disappearance

Why Elizabeth Smart believes Nancy Guthrie could still be alive five months after disappearance

Elizabeth Smart has urged the public not to give up hope that Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, could still be found alive. More than five months after the 84-year-old vanished from her home near Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth said the absence of definitive answers meant people should continue supporting both the investigation and Nancy’s family. “I would remind people that we don’t know all the details,” the kidnapping survivor and child safety advocate told E! News. © InstagramElizabeth says there is still hope of finding Nancy Elizabeth said she hoped investigators knew more than had been released publicly and were continuing to make meaningful progress behind the scenes. “There is still reason to have hope that she is alive,” she added, noting that Nancy’s remains have not been found. “We shouldn’t give up until we find her.” Elizabeth’s words carry particular weight after her own widely publicised ordeal. She was abducted from her Salt Lake City bedroom at the age of 14 in June 2002 and held captive for nine months before being rescued in …

Former FBI agent makes urgent appeal as Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters sixth month

Former FBI agent makes urgent appeal as Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters sixth month

31 January 2026  Nancy Guthrie is last seen on Saturday night when her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, drops her home in the Catalina Foothills at around 9:48 pm. 1 February 2026  A masked individual disconnects a doorbell camera at Nancy’s home at 1:47 am.  Software detects further motion roughly 25 minutes later. At 2:28 am, Nancy’s pacemaker app disconnects from her phone, suggesting she is moved out of range. Later that morning, a friend contacts the Guthrie family after Nancy fails to appear for church.  Relatives arrive at the property just before noon and notify the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.  Police arrive at 12:15pm and determine Nancy is missing under “concerning” circumstances. 2 February 2026  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirms a shift in the investigation, stating: “I believe she was abducted.” 3 February 2026  Authorities begin analysing a ransom note received by media outlets, which contains specific details about Nancy’s clothing. The note demands a payment in Bitcoin for her safe return.  Police also investigate drops of blood found outside the front door, which are …

Savannah Guthrie matches co-hosts with outfit change on-air — its special connection to mom Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie matches co-hosts with outfit change on-air — its special connection to mom Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie made sure to match her Today co-hosts. On Tuesday, July 7, the co-anchor sported a blue collared dress, but halfway through the live broadcast, she changed into something more fitting and that honored her mom, Nancy Guthrie. At the beginning of the PopStart segment, Carson Daly noted that Savannah, 54, was the only woman not wearing yellow. Sharing the screen with her were Jenna Bush Hager, Dylan Dreyer, and Sheinelle Jones, all of whom wore something yellow. Jenna teased her close friend, saying: “I texted you, and you did not receive my text.” © NBCSavannah was on air when she realized she was the only one not wearing yellow Later on, Savannah also realized her co-anchor Craig Melvin wore a yellow-and-blue-striped. After the Steals and Deals correspondent Jill Martin showed up in yellow, Savannah knew she wanted to join in on the fun. “You guys, did you really have a memo? I’m changing!” she said with exaggerated frustration ahead of the commercial break. Moments later, Savannah was back on screen in a yellow …

Nancy Guthrie mystery deepens after FBI makes unexpected announcement

Nancy Guthrie mystery deepens after FBI makes unexpected announcement

31 January 2026  Nancy Guthrie is last seen on Saturday night when her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, drops her home in the Catalina Foothills at around 9:48 pm. 1 February 2026  A masked individual disconnects a doorbell camera at Nancy’s home at 1:47 am.  Software detects further motion roughly 25 minutes later. At 2:28 am, Nancy’s pacemaker app disconnects from her phone, suggesting she is moved out of range. Later that morning, a friend contacts the Guthrie family after Nancy fails to appear for church.  Relatives arrive at the property just before noon and notify the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.  Police arrive at 12:15pm and determine Nancy is missing under “concerning” circumstances. 2 February 2026  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirms a shift in the investigation, stating: “I believe she was abducted.” 3 February 2026  Authorities begin analysing a ransom note received by media outlets, which contains specific details about Nancy’s clothing. The note demands a payment in Bitcoin for her safe return.  Police also investigate drops of blood found outside the front door, which are …

Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case determined to be fake in bombshell update

Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case determined to be fake in bombshell update

31 January 2026  Nancy Guthrie is last seen on Saturday night when her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, drops her home in the Catalina Foothills at around 9:48 pm. 1 February 2026  A masked individual disconnects a doorbell camera at Nancy’s home at 1:47 am.  Software detects further motion roughly 25 minutes later. At 2:28 am, Nancy’s pacemaker app disconnects from her phone, suggesting she is moved out of range. Later that morning, a friend contacts the Guthrie family after Nancy fails to appear for church.  Relatives arrive at the property just before noon and notify the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.  Police arrive at 12:15pm and determine Nancy is missing under “concerning” circumstances. 2 February 2026  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirms a shift in the investigation, stating: “I believe she was abducted.” 3 February 2026  Authorities begin analysing a ransom note received by media outlets, which contains specific details about Nancy’s clothing. The note demands a payment in Bitcoin for her safe return.  Police also investigate drops of blood found outside the front door, which are …

Nancy Guthrie case takes chilling turn as alleged apology note reveals kidnapper’s true motive

Nancy Guthrie case takes chilling turn as alleged apology note reveals kidnapper’s true motive

As the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie enters its sixth month, a fresh wave of interest has been directed at the ransom notes received by her family and various media outlets in the wake of her alleged kidnapping, including one that claimed she had passed away. Nancy was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31, after being dropped off by family just before 10 p.m. She was reported missing the next day after failing to attend her usual church service.  According to Air Mail, one ransom note that was sent to TMZ contained an apology for her death. Initially, a previous ransom note stated that the 84-year-old was “safe but scared”, with the writer asking for $4 million to be handed over by 5 p.m. on February 5.  © WireImageSavannah Guthrie’s mother went missing on February 1 The second letter sent on February 6 from the same IP address as the previous missive reportedly included an apology and a claim that she had accidentally been killed.  The insight into the ransom notes …

When is Savannah Guthrie returning to Today? Star’s absence addressed amid Nancy Guthrie latest

When is Savannah Guthrie returning to Today? Star’s absence addressed amid Nancy Guthrie latest

Savannah Guthrie has been taking some well-deserved time off from Today, and was absent from the show at the start of the week.  On June 29, Savannah’s seat was being kept warm by Weekend Today star Laura Jarrett, while Sheinelle Jones sat in Craig Melvin’s chair.  Sheinelle began the show, telling viewers: “Good morning and welcome to Today, thank you for joining us on this Monday morning. I’m Sheinelle Jones alongside Laura Jarrett.”  © NBCSavannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin were missing from Today on June 29 She then added: “Savannah and Craig have the day off,” before confirming that they would both return the following day.  Savannah’s time off will no doubt be welcomed by the star, who has faced a difficult week with new news headlines surrounding the ongoing search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.  © GC ImagesSavannah Guthrie has been absent from Today since June 25 Nancy was last seen on January 31 after her family dropped her off at her home in Tucson, Arizona. It is believed that she was taken from …

Nancy Guthrie Died After Her Abduction, Note to Media Claimed

Nancy Guthrie Died After Her Abduction, Note to Media Claimed

In February, the second letter sent to the media regarding Nancy Guthrie‘s abduction indicated that the retired grandmother was killed shortly after she was taken from her Arizona home earlier this year, according to multiple reports on Monday. Nancy Guthrie, the mother of longtime Today host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing after she disappeared from her Tucson home on Feb. 1. Evidence indicated she was taken from her home where she lived alone. The frantic hunt for the 84-year-old quickly became a national news story; still, as weeks passed, very little new information came in days after she vanished.  On Monday, both NBC News and ABC News reported that the second letter received by local media outlets indicated that Nancy Gutherie was dead. The networks cited sources familiar with the investigation. Both letters were sent within days of her vanishing.  A week later, on Feb. 10, doorbell footage of a man approaching her home on the night of her disappearance was made public 10 days after Nancy Gutherie was last seen; this came after two …

It’s Good to Be Home

It’s Good to Be Home

Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today show on Monday — this time, for real (and for good). The NBC News morning show’s longtime co-anchor was in her familiar chair next to Craig Melvin when the clock struck 7 a.m. ET. (OK, so technically she was there five minutes earlier for a live promo.) Time to go to work. Wearing a cheery yellow dress and surrounded by roses of the same color, Guthrie opened with the latest news on Iran — including a potential 45-day ceasefire and the rescue mission to save two downed American airmen — as if it were any other day. It was not. There were teases on rising gas prices, Artemis II, weather, Royals talk and the NCAA women’s basketball championship — congrats to UCLA! “It is good to be home,” Guthrie then said to Craig and to camera. “Yes, it is good to have you back at home,” Melvin said. “OK, here we go. Ready or not, let’s do the news,” she said. And then it was pretty much business as …

Savannah Guthrie Questions If Jesus Felt Same Grief Amid Nancy Disappearance

Savannah Guthrie Questions If Jesus Felt Same Grief Amid Nancy Disappearance

Savannah Guthrie shared an Easter message with the parishioners of Good Shepherd New York in a digital message posted Sunday to YouTube, where she questioned whether Jesus “ever experienced this particular wound that I feel,” referring to the disappearance of her mom. Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, disappeared Feb. 1 from her home in Tucson, Ariz. Guthrie, the co-anchor on NBC‘s Today, has been off the air since then, with her return set for Monday, which will mark the 65th day since Nancy disappeared. As of yet, there are no suspects nor has there been proof of life. On Sunday, she appeared in Good Shepherd New York’s video, where she asked several questions that she said she’s been mulling. “Good morning, everybody. Happy Easter,” Guthrie said. “And Easter is happy. It is flowers and pastels and baby bunnies. It is sunshine and joy and hope. It is rebirth and second chances and new life and fresh starts. It is the most important day of the year for all of us who believe, even more than Christ’s birth, …