Investigators are continuing their search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, focusing on the area surrounding her Tucson home. The search comes as officials review a new message that could be connected to her abduction.
Investigation Intensifies
President Trump stated on Friday night that investigators have developed “particularly strong” clues and anticipate “we could have some answers coming up fairly soon.” He indicated that further information may be released by the Department of Justice or the FBI.
Details surrounding the new message remain scarce, and We see currently unknown if it is linked to the kidnappers. Both the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed they are assessing the message’s authenticity.
Timeline of Events
The timeline of events reveals a concerning sequence. Approximately four hours after her family last saw her, at 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera disconnected. Later, at 2:12 a.m., a person or animal was detected on a home security camera, but the footage could not be recovered. Fifteen minutes after that, at 2:28 a.m., Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app registered a disconnection from her phone, which appears to coincide with when she left her home.
Her family discovered she was missing just before noon on Sunday when she did not arrive for church, and immediately contacted 911.
A ransom note has emerged as a central element in the investigation. The note included two deadlines: 5 p.m. On Thursday and a subsequent deadline on Monday. The specific demands made in the note have not been publicly disclosed.
Nancy Guthrie’s son, Camron Guthrie, released a video statement Thursday appealing to the kidnapper, stating, “Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you.” Harvey Levin of TMZ reported that the Monday deadline in the ransom note is “far more consequential” and that the bitcoin address provided in the note has been verified.
Authorities are particularly concerned for Nancy Guthrie’s well-being, as she has several physical ailments and requires daily medication that she is currently without. Even as officials have not received proof of life, they are operating under the assumption that she is still alive, despite acknowledging serious concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nancy Guthrie last seen?
Nancy Guthrie was last seen by her family just after 9:45 p.m. On Saturday.
What is known about the ransom note?
The ransom note contained two deadlines, 5 p.m. Thursday and Monday, and demanded millions in cryptocurrency, according to TMZ.
What is the status of the investigation?
Investigators are actively reviewing a new message and have indicated they have “very strong” clues, but details remain limited.
As the investigation continues, what role will the authenticity of the new message play in determining the next steps for law enforcement?
