84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains missing as the investigation enters its second week, with authorities treating the case as a suspected kidnapping and an alleged $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand looming with a reported 5 p.m. Monday deadline.
The family, including Savannah Guthrie and her siblings Annie and Camron, released a new emotional video plea over the weekend, publicly stating "we will pay" for their mother's safe return and begging any captors to release her.
Investigators from the Pima County Sheriff's Office and FBI returned to Nancy Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, February 8, conducting searches including a septic tank and manhole on the property. Deputies were also seen at daughter Annie Guthrie's nearby home late Saturday.
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Blood found on the porch was confirmed via DNA to match Nancy Guthrie, and her doorbell camera was disconnected around 1:47 a.m. on February 1 after she returned home from a family dinner on January 31.The FBI offers a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to her recovery or arrests.
Nancy Guthrie, described as vulnerable with mobility issues, a pacemaker, and daily heart medication needs, was reported missing February 1 after missing church. Officials believe she was taken against her will and stress urgency for her health.
The search has expanded to related locations, with ongoing analysis of evidence like cellphones and new messages. Public tips are urged via the FBI or sheriff's office, as the case captivates national attention with no resolution yet.