“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have posted a series of videos on social media since the disappearance of their mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, in a mysterious case that has gripped the nation.
The family's Instagram videos have shifted in tone from impassioned pleas to whomever may have their mom, first saying they wanted to talk and were willing to pay a ransom, to bleaker and more desperate requests for the public's help. The latest video by Savannah Guthrie held out hope but also acknowledged the possibility that Nancy Guthrie “may already have gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in heaven.”
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have posted several videos on social media pleading for help in the search for their 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing from her Tucson home on Feb. 1.
The FBI has said it's unaware of ongoing communication between Guthrie's family and any purported kidnappers. Earlier this month, the agency released the first surveillance video of a masked person who authorities say appeared to tamper with a camera on Nancy Guthrie's front porch the night she went missing. The FBI described the person as a male about 5-feet, 9-inches tall who they now consider to be a suspect.
Savannah Guthrie quickly posted the images and called on the public to reach out to law enforcement with any information.
Here is a timeline of the videos the family has posted:
Feb. 4
Savannah Guthrie acknowledged alongside her siblings that their family was aware of media reports of a purported ransom letter and that they were ready to talk and listen, but they wanted proof their mother was alive. They spoke directly to their mother. “Mommy, if you are hearing this, you are a strong woman, you are God’s precious daughter, Nancy,” Savannah Guthrie said.
Savannah Guthrie’s Brother, Camron, addresses suspected kidnappers of mother Nancy Guthrie in new video
Feb. 5
Camron Guthrie, on behalf of the Guthrie family, said they had not heard anything directly from whoever took Nancy Guthrie. He said the family wanted to talk but was waiting for contact and needed a way to communicate in order to move forward. He also said they needed proof from whoever took their mother.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" for mom Nancy's return in a new video posted Saturday.
Feb. 7
Holding hands with her siblings, Savannah Guthrie they received a message and “understand” without providing any details. She said they were begging for their mother to be returned to them. “We will pay,” Guthrie said.
Savannah Guthrie says "We need your help" in a new Instagram video posted Monday afternoon. Source: Savannah Guthrie's Instagram
Feb. 9
Savannah Guthrie said her family was at an “hour of desperation” and they believed Nancy Guthrie was still out there. She asked not only for prayers but help, calling on the public to report anything they see or hear to law enforcement. No ransom note was mentioned, despite a purported deadline set for that evening.
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie more than a week ago released the first surveillance images Tuesday, showing a masked person on her porch the night she went missing. Authorities have not identified any suspects.
Feb. 10
Savannah Guthrie posted surveillance images and video released by the FBI of an masked person with what appeared to be a handgun holster at the waist. The images are from the night Nancy Guthrie went missing. The person covered a camera with a gloved hand before placing plants over it.
A second post from Savannah Guthrie implored anyone with information on her mother to reach out to authorities. “Someone out there recognizes this person,” she said. “We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.”
Savannah Guthrie posted a vintage home video of “our lovely mom” Nancy Guthrie with two children sharing pink flowers to the song “May You Find a Light” by The Brilliance, writing: “we will never give up on her. thank you for your prayers and hope.” The video ends with a family photo of Nancy and her three young kids.
Feb. 12
Savannah Guthrie posted a vintage home video of “our lovely mom” Nancy Guthrie with two children sharing pink flowers to the song “May You Find a Light” by The Brilliance, writing: “we will never give up on her. thank you for your prayers and hope.” The video ends with a family photo of Nancy and her three young kids.
Savannah Guthrie posts a new video on Instagram pleading for her mother's return
Feb. 15
Noting it had been two weeks since Nancy Guthrie was taken, Savannah Guthrie posted a video saying she's holding on to hope. “We believe in the essential goodness of every human being, and it's never too late,” she said, addressing whomever took her mother or anyone who knows where she is.
"Someone out there knows how to find our mom and bring her home." Savannah Guthrie posted a new video to Instagram this morning asking for help to find her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for 24 days.
Video from Savannah Guthrie's Instagram.
Feb. 24
Savannah Guthrie posted a video announcing a reward up to $1 million for information that leads to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. Describing the agony felt over the last 24 days, Savannah Guthrie asked for continued prayers and said “we still believe in a miracle."
The family also announced a $500,000 donation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
