The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has gripped the US public for six days, with no resolution in sight. The case involves blood droplets, a missing Ring camera, a ransom note demanding millions in Bitcoin, and a white van spotted near her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at 9:48pm on 31 January after returning home from dinner with her daughter Annie and son-in-law. Her Ring doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47am, and movement was detected at 2:12am, but no footage was recorded. By 2:28am, her pacemaker app disconnected from her phone. She was reported missing the next day after missing church.
Blood droplets found on the porch were confirmed as Nancy's. Her phone and Apple Watch were left at home. Three ransom notes were sent to TMZ and local news outlets, including details about the crime scene. The FBI is involved, and investigators believe she is still alive, but there are no suspects or persons of interest.
Savannah Guthrie has made tearful appeals on Instagram, begging for her mother's safe return and offering to pay a ransom. She asked for proof of life, noting the risk of deepfakes. The Pima County sheriff stated that no further press conferences will be held until there is major news.
