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Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: How much is the ransom for Savannah Guthrie’s mom? Family says ‘we will pay’
In a new video, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings pleaded for their mother Nancy's return, stating they are willing to pay.
On February 8, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a new video message addressed directly to whoever may be holding their mother, Nancy. In the appeal, Guthrie said the family had received a message and was prepared to comply.
“We received your message, and we understand,” Guthrie said, seated alongside her sister Annie and brother Camron. “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 video marked the family’s second public appeal since Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared in January.
What do we know about the ransom?
Multiple news outlets have reported that an apparent ransom note was sent earlier this week to several media organizations, including TMZ and a CNN affiliate in Arizona.
According to TMZ, the message demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy Guthrie’s return.
While the exact figure has not been disclosed, reports consistently describe the amount as being in the millions. Law enforcement has not publicly confirmed the precise sum or verified the authenticity of the note.
Authorities say the initial letter contained two deadlines: one that has already passed and another set for Monday local time. Heith Janke, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division, confirmed the existence of the deadlines but declined to specify what was demanded at each stage, per Los Angeles Times.
A second, shorter message was reportedly received on Friday. According to KOLD-TV, it included sensitive information but no clear deadline, raising further questions about who sent it and whether it is credible.
Investigation continues
Meanwhile, investigators are pursuing several leads. Surveillance footage from a Circle K convenience store near the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson is being reviewed after a tip about a vehicle of interest, reported Daily Express.
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Neighbors have also reported seeing a plain white van in the area prior to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Despite the developments, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has said there are currently no confirmed suspects or persons of interest, stressing that reviewing nearby surveillance footage is standard procedure.
