'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
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Notable Quotes
"To think of what she went through, I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"Someone needs to do the right thing."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"We are in agony. It is unbearable."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"There was a desperation and steeliness about Savannah."
— Hoda Kotb , Celebrity
"It'd be silly to tell people, 'Yeah, don't worry about it. You're not his target.'"
— Chris Nanos , Other
"If I tried to put myself in that position I don’t think I would’ve done it."
— Ricardo Rodriguez , Athlete
"We are in agony."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"someone needs to do the right thing and come forward with information to help the investigation."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"those thoughts demand to be thought. And I will not hide my face. But she needs to come home now."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"there is a desperation and a steeliness about Savannah. She hopes that somebody, whoever that person is, will say something."
— Hoda Kotb , Celebrity
"Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. We are in agony. It is unbearable. And to think of what she went through."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"We do believe that something occurred on January 11, and that’s with the FBI’s analysis of the equipment and digital stuff they’ve done."
— Chris Nanos , Other
"Someone knows something. It’s possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
"We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
Key People
Chris Nanos is the Pima County Sheriff.
Journalist and television personality who co-hosts the TODAY show.
Nancy Guthrie is an 84-year-old woman who was recently abducted from her home in Arizona.
Ricardo Rodriguez is a veteran full-back for the Swiss national football team.
Savannah Guthrie is an American news anchor and journalist.
Wendy Jones operates animal organizations TLC 4 Furry Friends & Tahoe PAWS.
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The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
In her first interview since her mother's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie shares the emotional toll and the terrifying thoughts that keep her awake at night.
Savannah Guthrie discusses the anguish and sleepless nights following her mother's sudden disappearance in an exclusive interview.
In her first public comments since her mother's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie reveals the emotional impact and the thoughts that haunt her at night.
Savannah Guthrie and her family are appealing to the Tucson, Arizona community for any leads in the ongoing disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on January 31. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the family urges residents to review personal records — including surveillance footage, notes, text messages, or any detail from around January 11, 31, and February 1 — in hopes of uncovering crucial information. The FBI believes 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will and released surveillance footage of a masked man outside her home on the night she vanished. The family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery. Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's 'Today Show,' has taken a break from her duties to support her family and aid the search effort, while Hoda Kotb returns to the show in her place. The Guthries recognize the possibility Nancy may no longer be alive but continue to seek answers amid uncertainty.
Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC’s 'Today' show, made an emotional public appeal during an interview with Hoda Kotb for help in finding her missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. The interview, aired in part on Wednesday, marked Savannah’s first public statement since her mother was reported missing on February 1. Authorities believe Nancy was abducted from her Arizona home based on security footage. Demonstrating visible distress, Guthrie urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the agony her family is enduring and a $1 million reward offered for helpful leads. Despite the reward and a plea to neighbors for any relevant details, the investigation has seen little progress. Kotb highlighted Guthrie’s determined and desperate plea, hoping someone will speak up. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI continue to follow up on leads, though they have released limited information publicly. Full segments of the interview are set to air on Thursday and Friday’s “Today” show.
In an emotional interview aired on NBC's *Today*, Savannah Guthrie tearfully opened up about the ongoing search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1 after a suspected abduction from her Arizona home. Appearing with Hoda Kotb, Guthrie described the agony her family has endured, expressing her anguish over her mother’s potential suffering and pleading for help. Nancy, 84, was last seen the night before her disappearance and failed to attend a virtual church session the next day, prompting concern. This marked Guthrie’s first formal interview since the incident, though she and her siblings previously released a video thanking the public for their continued prayers. The family has offered a $1 million reward, while the FBI has added $50,000 for any information leading to her whereabouts. Authorities are focusing on a January 11 date when suspicious activity was reported in the neighborhood. A chilling image of a masked suspect at Nancy’s door and blood evidence found on her porch have intensified the investigation, now being pursued at both state and federal levels.
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