The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie

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1. February 2026

   Feb 2– 7Savannah Guthrie leans on her faith amid her mother’s harrowing disappearance89 articles · 35 independent sources

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2. Feb 2– 4What we know about Savannah Guthrie's missing mother185 articles · 60 independent sources

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3. Feb 2Sheriff says 'we do in fact have a crime scene' in search for 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mom5 articles · 5 independent sources

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4. Feb 2– 7Sheriff says he believes Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother is still alive13 articles · 9 independent sources

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5. Feb 3– 5Trump spoke to Savannah Guthrie as search for her mother continues18 articles · 11 independent sources

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6. Feb 3Blood found in Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom’s home, which showed signs of forced entry: report6 articles · 5 independent sources

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7. Feb 3– 4There are still no suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, police announce10 articles · 8 independent sources

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8. Feb 3Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother7 articles · 6 independent sources

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9. Feb 3– 7The timeline of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie33 articles · 7 independent sources

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10. Feb 3Savannah Guthrie asks 'please pray' for her missing mother14 articles · 12 independent sources

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11. Feb 3– 7FBI investigating 'new note' regarding disappearance of Nancy Guthrie32 articles · 17 independent sources

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12. Feb 3– 5Nancy Guthrie: FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on disappearance23 articles · 10 independent sources

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13. Feb 3– 4Sheriff investigates possible ransom notes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth day31 articles · 20 independent sources

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14. Feb 4– 9Nancy Guthrie's church asks congregation to pray for missing 84-year-old8 articles · 5 independent sources

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15. Feb 4– 6A timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as search for Savannah Guthrie's mom continues9 articles · 7 independent sources

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16. Feb 5– 9Hoda Kotb Fills in on ‘Today’ as Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mom Heads Into Second Week11 articles · 8 independent sources

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17. Feb 5– 11The search for Nancy Guthrie is in its 10th day. Here are the key developments22 articles · 12 independent sources

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18. Feb 5No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie's message to her mother's kidnapper7 articles · 7 independent sources

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19. Feb 5Nancy Guthrie: Arrest made in 'imposter ransom demand,' FBI says10 articles · 3 independent sources

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20. Feb 5– 9Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Investigators search septic tank, manhole at Tucson home6 articles · 3 independent sources

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21. Feb 5– 9Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother14 articles · 13 independent sources

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22. Feb 5– 10Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 10 latest updates44 articles · 5 independent sources

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23. Feb 6– 13Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 12 latest updates10 articles · 5 independent sources

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24. Feb 6– 10Second ransom deadline passes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters week two34 articles · 22 independent sources

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25. Feb 6– 12Nancy Guthrie search continues as FBI canvasses roadways, investigators get over 4,000 calls to tip line in 24 hours12 articles · 8 independent sources

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26. Feb 7Armchair detectives flood social media as search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom continues15 articles · 11 independent sources

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27. Feb 8– 10Savannah Guthrie pleads for the public's help in the search for her missing mother18 articles · 13 independent sources

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28. Feb 8– 15Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search expects ‘lot of police activity’ — as neighbor of raided home reveals who lives there13 articles · 10 independent sources

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29. Feb 9Search for Nancy Guthrie continues into 9th day after family says, 'we will pay'8 articles · 1 independent sources

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30. Feb 9– 16Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Missing: Search Enters Week Two27 articles · 15 independent sources

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31. Feb 10FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers - Boston News, Weather, Sports6 articles · 5 independent sources

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32. Feb 10– 13FBI releases new details about suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie89 articles · 43 independent sources

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33. Feb 10– 11Person detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, police say117 articles · 46 independent sources

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34. Feb 11– 13Arizona Sheriff Chris Nanos fires back at claims he’s blocking FBI from key evidence in Nancy Guthrie case10 articles · 8 independent sources

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35. Feb 11– 12Nancy Guthrie: FBI conducting 'extensive' search of Tucson-area roadways27 articles · 13 independent sources

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36. Feb 12– 19Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 19 latest updates52 articles · 11 independent sources

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37. Feb 12– 13FBI reveals new suspect, reward info in Nancy Guthrie case: what we know45 articles · 21 independent sources

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38. Feb 12– 15Nancy Guthrie: Gloves found with DNA appears to match suspect's gloves in surveillance26 articles · 14 independent sources

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39. Feb 13– 17Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect's backpack16 articles · 15 independent sources

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40. Feb 13– 18Sheriff clears Nancy Guthrie’s family as suspects in her disappearance31 articles · 14 independent sources

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41. Feb 14– 20Arizona authorities turn to genetic genealogy in ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie17 articles · 14 independent sources

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42. Feb 14Photos: The search for Nancy Guthrie in the Catalina Foothills6 articles · 1 independent sources

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43. Feb 14– 19How DNA and genetic genealogy might help solve the Nancy Guthrie case17 articles · 14 independent sources

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44. Feb 14– 15Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 15 latest updates18 articles · 3 independent sources

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45. Feb 14– 20Nancy Guthrie updates: Investigators review "thousands of tips"21 articles · 14 independent sources

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46. Feb 14Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearance7 articles · 7 independent sources

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47. Feb 15– 18Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database59 articles · 32 independent sources

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48. Feb 15DNA from glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home will be added to national database5 articles · 2 independent sources

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49. Feb 16Savannah Guthrie issues plea 2 weeks after mother’s disappearance: ‘We still have hope’6 articles · 2 independent sources

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50. Feb 17Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 17 latest updates6 articles · 1 independent sources

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51. Feb 18– 20Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 20 latest updates35 articles · 2 independent sources

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52. Feb 20– 24Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction appeared to visit her house before: Sources34 articles · 15 independent sources

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53. Feb 21– 27Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 27 latest updates65 articles · 7 independent sources

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54. Feb 22– 24Volunteers scour the desert for Nancy Guthrie despite authorities urging them to stop8 articles · 6 independent sources

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55. Feb 22Why the Nancy Guthrie investigation is facing "mixed" DNA complications6 articles · 1 independent sources

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56. Feb 23What could come next in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance5 articles · 2 independent sources

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57. Feb 24Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother Nancy’s recovery22 articles · 13 independent sources

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58. Feb 24– 27Nancy Guthrie latest: Savannah Guthrie says $1M reward 'can be paid in cash'36 articles · 20 independent sources

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59. Feb 26– Mar 2Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 30 latest updates41 articles · 2 independent sources

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60. Feb 26Nancy Guthrie's home will be returned back to family, sources say5 articles · 2 independent sources

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61. March 2026

    Mar 3Nancy Guthrie's family visits tribute outside her home as sheriff says investigators getting 'closer'6 articles · 4 independent sources

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62. Mar 3– 6Savannah Guthrie ‘plans to return’ to the ‘Today’ show, NBC says82 articles · 24 independent sources

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63. Mar 22Nancy Guthrie: Family seeks 'renewed attention' to case in new message22 articles · 14 independent sources

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64. Mar 22– 27Savannah Guthrie reveals new details about the night her 84-year-old mother disappeared115 articles · 40 independent sources

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65. Mar 25Savannah Guthrie speaks to Hoda Kotb in first interview since mom Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance14 articles · 9 independent sources

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66. Mar 27Savannah Guthrie returning to 'TODAY' in April54 articles · 38 independent sources

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67. April 2026

    Apr 3– 6Savannah Guthrie returns to 'TODAY' amid search for mother: 'It's good to be home'64 articles · 36 independent sources

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68. Apr 16Nancy Guthrie abduction: FBI analyzing DNA recovered from her home, sources say10 articles · 4 independent sources

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69. May 2026

    May 1Nancy Guthrie: May 1 marks three months since mom of "Today" host disappeared5 articles · 3 independent sources

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70. May 6Kash Patel says FBI was initially 'kept out' of Nancy Guthrie investigation16 articles · 8 independent sources

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71. May 10– 11Nancy Guthrie: 100 days since Savannah Guthrie's mom went missing16 articles · 7 independent sources

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72. June 2026

    Jun 22– 23A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, CNN reports82 articles · 39 independent sources

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73. Jun 23Savannah Guthrie responds to update on missing mom Nancy, pleas for answers: 'We cannot be at peace'7 articles · 4 independent sources

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74. July 2026

    Jul 1– 4California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction182 articles · 70 independent sources

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75. Jul 9– 10The truth behind Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ show absence as search for mother continues6 articles · 6 independent sources

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76. Jul 23– 25New details in Nancy Guthrie ransom note revealed10 articles · 9 independent sources

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77. Jul 27– 29Savannah Guthrie makes new plea for mother to be found120 articles · 59 independent sources

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78. Jul 27Savannah Guthrie urges captors to 'make the right choice,' return mother8 articles · 1 independent sources

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79. Jul 28– 31Man detained in search for Nancy Guthrie seeks $3.25M from sheriff's office84 articles · 27 independent sources

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80. Jul 29Sheriff shares Nancy Guthrie update after video plea6 articles · 1 independent sources

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81. Jul 31– Aug 2Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released in unsolved kidnapping case168 articles · 72 independent sources

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82. August 2026

    Aug 1– 4Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note8 articles · 6 independent sources

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83. Aug 1– 2DNA found at Nancy Guthrie's home 'difficult' to identify: Expert15 articles · 6 independent sources

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84. September 2026

    Sep 27– 29Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance58 articles · 32 independent sources

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