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- Savannah Guthrie’s emotional plea to mom’s kidnapper may signal ‘new line of communication’: report (foxnews.com)
Savannah Guthrie issued a heartfelt appeal Monday that could mark a new chapter in the ongoing search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for more than 25 weeks. The 84-year-old vanished from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, earlier this year.
In a poignant Instagram video, Savannah directly addressed her mother’s kidnapper, urging them to “do the right thing now” and help bring Nancy home. “Our family is in agony,” she said.
“We are in a nightmare that will not end. Nothing about our situation has changed.
We have done our part, and we will never stop looking for her.” She added, “I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing.
Please make the right choice.”
NBC correspondent Erin McLaughlin noted that this message may be tied to a potential new line of communication with those involved, although law enforcement has yet to provide recent public updates. Savannah’s message seemed directed toward a specific individual rather than a general audience, reflecting a possible shift in the family’s understanding of the situation.
Savannah Guthrie, who was absent from the “Today” show Tuesday due to filming commitments on NBC’s upcoming prime-time game show “Wordle,” has been in contact with law enforcement about the video. This is her first public statement related to the case in several weeks.
Authorities continue to seek information from the public. A reward exceeding $1 million is being offered for tips leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery. Additional rewards are available for information resulting in an arrest, and anonymous tips can be submitted through Tucson’s Crime Stoppers.
Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the early morning hours of February 1 from her home in Tucson. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not publicly named any suspects.
Retired FBI agent Jason Pack, speaking to Fox News Digital, highlighted several notable elements in Savannah’s recent message. He pointed out a subtle but significant change in the family’s wording-from asking to “bring her home” to requesting information on “where to look for her.” He also noted the message now seems aimed at a single individual, suggesting the family may have new insights into who might be involved.
Pack also observed the phrase “We have done our part,” describing it as a neutral statement indicating the family believes they have fulfilled their responsibilities. Interestingly, this latest appeal did not include a direct call for tips or use of the reward as prominently as before, marking a departure from previous messages.
The investigation remains active, and the family urges anyone with information to come forward to aid in finding Nancy Guthrie and bringing closure to this distressing case.