Trump Confirms ‘Strong Clues’ in Nancy Guthrie Abduction as Authorities Race to Find Her
Investigators continue to search the desert area near Tucson for Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing. Recent developments include a message that might be linked to her abduction. On Friday night, President Trump stated that authorities have “very strong” clues, suggesting they could soon provide answers about her case.
Authorities Investigate New Leads
President Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, indicated that recent information from the DOJ or FBI might lead to significant findings regarding the situation. He noted that substantial developments occurred in the hours preceding his comments.
Timeline of Events Surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
- Last seen: Nancy Guthrie was last observed by her family at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday when her garage door opened.
- Camera disconnect: At 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera lost connection.
- Unknown movement: At 2:12 a.m., security software detected a person or animal, but footage remains unrecovered.
- Pacemaker disconnect: At 2:28 a.m., the pacemaker app indicated a disconnect, coinciding with her departure from home.
- Family checks: She was reported missing just before noon on Sunday when family members found her absent from home.
Ransom Note and Family’s Plea
A ransom note is central to the investigation. Although its content has not been fully disclosed, it included two deadlines: one for Thursday at 5 p.m. and another for Monday. Heith Janke, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division, emphasized the note’s significance but withheld details about requests or potential threats associated with the deadlines.
Public Appeals for Information
Nancy’s son, Camron Guthrie, released a video statement on Thursday, directly addressing the kidnappers. He urged them to communicate, stating, “We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward.”
TMZ, through founder Harvey Levin, reported examining one of the three identical ransom letters sent to media outlets. Levin confirmed the authenticity of a bitcoin address included in the correspondence, indicating that millions in cryptocurrency has been demanded for Nancy’s release.
Concerns for Nancy Guthrie’s Health
Authorities and family members are increasingly worried about Nancy’s well-being. She suffers from multiple health issues, requiring daily medication that she likely does not have access to. Currently, officials have not received proof of her safety, though they are operating under the assumption that she is still alive amidst ongoing concerns for her life.
