Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘Today’ April 6, Honors Her Mom’s Legacy
Savannah Guthrie will be back on the “Today” show on April 6. She returns amid an ongoing search for her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Timeline and family details
Nancy Guthrie was last seen the night of January 31. She was reported missing the following day from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona.
The family says she had a bad back and left daily medication at home. Savannah’s siblings are Annie and Camron Guthrie.
Evidence and public appeals
Investigators and the family say they received several ransom notes. The family considers only two of those notes to be possibly legitimate.
The Guthries posted video responses to the notes, telling the possible captor, “We will pay.” No assurance followed.
Video footage and suspect description
Doorbell camera footage showed a person approaching the house at night. The individual was covered from head to toe and carried a firearm.
Authorities describe the suspect as a male around 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10 with an average build. The person’s backpack matched a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
Investigation status
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department leads the probe. A task force of about 20 to 24 people is assigned to the case.
Tens of thousands of tips have poured in, officials say. No suspect has been publicly announced.
Guthrie’s public remarks and return
Savannah Guthrie spoke in an emotional interview with Hoda Kotb that aired on Friday. She discussed grief, faith, and the family’s search.
She told viewers she wants to return to work and to honor her mother’s memory. Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ on April 6 and aims to honor her mom’s legacy.
Appeal to the community
The family asked Tucson residents and the wider southern Arizona community to stay vigilant. They said locals likely hold keys to resolving the case.
Savannah urged anyone with information to come forward. She spoke of forgiveness and the warmth awaiting those who help.
Support from colleagues
Colleagues at the morning program expressed sadness and support. Hoda Kotb, who substituted for Guthrie, described feelings of helplessness.
Guthrie also visited Studio 1A on March 5 for an off-camera meeting with staff. She thanked coworkers for their support.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments in the case and report new information as it becomes available.
