07-02-2026

New Clues in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

Date: 07-02-2026
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | nypost.com: 2
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Local law enforcement officials examining a handwritten letter or message at a news conference, documentary-style photography with a 50mm lens, soft natural lighting from overhead, conveying a sense of cautious optimism and investigative scrutiny, with a hint of media presence in the background.

Summary

The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, has received a new lead with a second message sent to a local TV news station. Authorities are inspecting the message's accuracy, amid public pleas from the Guthrie family for proof that their mother is still alive. The case has garnered national attention, with US President Donald Trump weighing in and ordering federal authorities to help investigate.

Key Points

  • A new message was sent to a local TV news station, which authorities are investigating for accuracy
  • The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is not considered a 'traditional kidnapping' by former FBI agent Daniel Brunner
  • US President Donald Trump claims federal authorities have 'strong' clues that could provide 'definitive' answers to what happened to Nancy Guthrie

Articles in this Cluster

Police probe new message in search for mother of Savannah Guthrie

The police are investigating a new message related to the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US news presenter Savannah Guthrie. The message was sent to a local TV news station, and authorities are inspecting its accuracy. The development comes amid public pleas from the Guthrie family for proof that their mother is still alive, after the first deadline in one of the alleged ransom letters passed on Thursday evening. Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are leading the investigation, with a $50,000 reward offered for information. The case has garnered national attention, with US President Donald Trump weighing in and ordering federal authorities to help investigate.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Tucson, Arizona, FBITone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Nancy Guthrie disappearance not a 'traditional kidnapping,' says ex-FBI agent Daniel Brunner

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, is being investigated by authorities. Former FBI agent Daniel Brunner believes the case is not a 'traditional kidnapping' due to the abductors' actions, including sending ransom demands to media outlets instead of the family. A second message was sent to a local news station, containing details that may prove the senders are the same people who sent the first note. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are investigating the authenticity of the messages.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Daniel Brunner, Tucson, ArizonaTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Trump: Feds have ‘strong’ clues in missing Nancy Guthrie case

President Trump suggested that there may be new evidence in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing in Arizona. Trump claimed that federal authorities have 'strong' clues that could provide 'definitive' answers to what happened to her. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement examining a second message possibly connected to Nancy's case and investigating a purported ransom note demanding millions of dollars in bitcoin for her return. Nancy's family has pleaded for her safe return, and the Pima County Sheriff is leading the search.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, President Trump, Arizona, TucsonTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform