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- Megyn Kelly slams ‘true sociopath’ as Savannah Guthrie shares heartbreaking plea with mom’s kidnapper (irishstar.com)
National Outcry as Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Enters Second Week, Family Pleads for Safe Return
Tucson, AZ – The mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has gripped the nation, sparking widespread concern and drawing impassioned pleas from public figures as the search for the beloved mother enters its second week. Political commentator Megyn Kelly and CBS News anchor Gayle King are among those who have voiced their anguish and called for Ms. Guthrie’s safe return.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31 by her daughter, Annie Guthrie, and son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni. Alarm bells were raised the following day, February 1, when she failed to attend her regular Sunday morning church service, prompting a worried friend to contact her family.
Upon arriving at Ms. Guthrie’s Tucson residence, authorities discovered a disturbing scene: blood on the front door and evidence of forced entry, leading investigators to suspect an abduction.
The ongoing investigation has taken a distressing turn with the delivery of two ransom demands to a local television station, though one has been identified as fraudulent. In a desperate attempt to communicate with her mother’s captors, Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter, has released two emotional video appeals.
In the latest video, shared alongside her siblings Annie and Cameron, Savannah Guthrie confirmed the family’s willingness to meet the ransom demands for their mother’s return. Addressing the camera directly, a tearful Savannah stated, “We received your message, and we understand.
We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.
This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
The family’s plea comes after alleged ransom notes, demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin, were reportedly sent to various media outlets, including TMZ and CNN affiliate KOLD-TV. Local police have also acquired surveillance footage from a nearby store, potentially showing a vehicle of interest in the case.
The unfolding tragedy has resonated deeply with many. Megyn Kelly, sharing a clip of the Guthrie siblings’ video plea, expressed her outrage, writing, “The person doing this to this poor family is a true sociopath.”
Veteran journalist Gayle King also shared her profound sadness with TMZ, stating, “I’m heartsick, everyone is heartsick about it. Everybody.”
King continued, expressing her fervent hope for a positive outcome: “I just want this story to have a good outcome, that’s all. Everyday you wake up and you hope that there’s news.
You go to bed and you hope there’s news and my heart breaks when I see what Savannah and her family are going through.”
King highlighted the many unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance, calling the situation “very very scary” and emphasizing that it “hits home in many different levels.” She underscored the widespread respect and admiration for Savannah Guthrie, stating, “Savannah is respected, admired and adored, and everyone wants her to be okay.”
As the community and nation await developments, the hope for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return remains paramount.