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Nancy Guthrie Case: Disturbing New Report Prompts Emotional Appeal from Savannah Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie shared her personal anguish on the Today show following a disturbing new development in her mother's abduction case, revealing a note suggesting a tragic outcome.
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Times of India
· Jul 8, 2026
"Truth will win": Candace Owens mocks Erika Kirk's tears as Tyler Robinson hearing begins in Utah
Candace Owens criticized the Tyler Robinson hearing as it began in Utah, calling it a show trial and questioning the prosecution's evidence. She mocked Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, and accused her supporters of pushing an emotional narrative. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence, witness testimony and video related to Charlie Kirk's 2025 killing. Judge Tony Graf will decide whether the case has enough evidence to proceed to trial.
Independent Journal Review
· Jun 23, 2026
Savannah Guthrie Pleads For Information on Missing Mom
Savannah Guthrie gave a heartfelt plea for information on her missing mother. Guthrie took to the airwaves live Tuesday on the “Today” show seeking information on the whereabouts of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Guthrie’s
CNN
· Jun 23, 2026
Note connected to Nancy Guthrie case claimed she died after kidnapping
A note sent to media outlets in February claimed that Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, died shortly after her disappearance, multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CNN. CNN and a local television station in Tucson, Arizona, agreed to a request from law enforcement and the family not to report the contents at the time so future communications from a possible kidnapper or kidnappers could be authenticated. #CNN #News
The Daily Beast
· Jul 1, 2026
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Takes Astonishing New Twist
NBC / Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty IThe devastating kidnapping case involving 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, just took a fresh turn.After months of speculation regarding ransom notes supposedly sent by the kidnappers, the FBI has concluded its investigation into the veracity of the notes and determined that they are inauthentic.Reuters broke the news on Tuesday, citing an FBI official who spoke on condition of anonymity, saying, “none of the ransom notes are believed to be genuine.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Daily Mail
· Jun 23, 2026
Savannah Guthrie tears up on TODAY show over new ransom note revelations in missing mom Nancy's case
Savannah Guthrie tears up on TODAY show over new ransom note revelations in missing mom Nancy's case
Sky News Australia
· Jun 23, 2026
Note sent to media claims Nancy Guthrie is dead
CNN reports Nancy Guthrie's family received a note, claiming she is dead. According to the note, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie died shortly after her abduction. The message did not contain an apology for allegedly taking the mother but expressed regret over her passing, according to sources who told NBC. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, made an emotional plea for any information regarding her mother's whereabouts.
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Related coverage for "Nancy Guthrie Case: Disturbing New Report Prompts Emotional Appeal from Savannah Guthrie": Times of India — "Truth will win": Candace Owens mocks Erika Kirk's tears as Tyler Robinson hearing begins in Utah. Independent Journal Review — Savannah Guthrie Pleads For Information on Missing Mom. CNN — Note connected to Nancy Guthrie case claimed she died after kidnapping. The Daily Beast — Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Takes Astonishing New Twist. Daily Mail — Savannah Guthrie tears up on TODAY show over new ransom note revelations in missing mom Nancy's case. Sky News Australia — Note sent to media claims Nancy Guthrie is dead


