{
  "id": 18085,
  "title": "Savannah Guthrie Begs for ‘Someone to Come Forward’ in Mother’s Kidnapping: Give Us the ‘Dignity of a Proper Goodbye’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/savannah-guthrie-begs-for-someone-to-come-forward-in-mothers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-01T19:31:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/savannah-guthrie-begs-mothers-kidnappers-come-forward/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a plea for assistance, \"Today\" co-host Savannah Guthrie is urging anyone with information about her mother Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping to come forward. The newly released ransom demands, obtained by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, indicate that someone may recognize the writing and know the whereabouts of her mother. Savannah's statement, posted on social media, includes a photo of her mother and emphasizes the need for someone to speak up. Nancy was abducted from her Tucson-area home on February 1, and the Guthrie family has fully cooperated with the investigation. Six months later, Savannah writes that the loss of her mother has left a profound void and a determination to uncover the truth. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released the full text of two ransom notes sent in February, one demanding millions in bitcoin and the other claiming Nancy's death. Authorities have not given up hope of finding Nancy's remains, but the search continues.",
  "summary": "After authorities publicly released ransom notes received in February, the \"Today\" host asks those with knowledge of the documents to \"do the right thing\" The post Savannah Guthrie Begs for ‘Someone to Come Forward’ in Mother’s Kidnapping: Give Us the ‘Dignity of a Proper Goodbye’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Savannah Guthrie urges public for information on her mother's kidnapping.",
    "Ransom notes demand millions in bitcoin, claim Nancy's death.",
    "Six-month investigation continues for Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/18085.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Savannah Guthrie Posts New Message Following Release Of Ransom Notes In Mother’s Kidnapping: “Someone Knows Something”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/savannah-guthrie-posts-new-message-following-release-of-ransom-notes",
        "published": "2026-08-01T13:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}