Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home on January 31, 2026. Authorities say she left behind her phone, medication, and wallet, and that DNA evidence confirmed she did not leave on her own.
For months, the case drew national attention as the family pleaded for her return. On July 31, 2026, investigators released two ransom notes for the first time, hoping the wording would lead to tips. The FBI says it is still treating the disappearance as a kidnapping-for-ransom investigation.
Retired FBI agent responds to how the notes were released by the authorities
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