A wave of desperate prayer is surging across the nation for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities believe the elderly woman was taken from her Arizona home in the dead of night, a terrifying abduction that has left her family reeling.
Savannah Guthrie publicly pleaded for help on Monday, her voice thick with emotion. She asked for prayers for her “dearest Nancy,” describing her mother as a woman of unwavering faith and a devoted servant. The plea was raw, a mother’s daughter laying bare her fear and hope.
The nightmare began when Nancy Guthrie didn’t appear for Sunday’s church service, an event she never missed. Her absence sparked immediate concern, leading to a frantic search of her Catalina Hills home. What investigators found chilled them to the bone: signs of forced entry and evidence of blood.
Detectives are now operating under the grim assumption that Nancy was forcibly removed from her home, likely while she slept. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson confirmed they are investigating a possible kidnapping, a scenario that grows more frightening with each passing hour.
Adding to the urgency, authorities revealed Nancy Guthrie relies on life-sustaining medication and cannot travel long distances unassisted. Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized the critical nature of time, stating that without her medication, her condition could rapidly become fatal.
Investigators are meticulously analyzing DNA evidence recovered from the scene, hoping for a breakthrough that will lead them to Nancy’s abductor. They’ve also issued a $2,500 reward and are appealing to the public for any information, no matter how small, that could aid in the search.
The search has already impacted Savannah Guthrie’s professional life. She has abruptly suspended her planned coverage of the Winter Olympics in Italy, choosing instead to focus entirely on the desperate search for her mother. A week alongside former co-host Hoda Kotb is now secondary to a mother’s love and a daughter’s unwavering hope.
The family’s anguish is palpable, their plea echoing across the country: bring Nancy home. Every moment is precious, every lead vital, as they cling to the belief that their beloved mother will be found safe.
