Savannah Guthrie Shares Family's 'Unbearable' Agony in First Interview Since Mother's Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie has broken her silence in an emotional first interview since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her Tucson, Arizona home nearly two months ago. The Today show co-host described the family's experience as "unbearable" agony during a preview of her sit-down with colleague Hoda Kotb.
Heartbreaking Details Emerge
In a brief clip unveiled during Wednesday's episode of Today, a visibly distraught Guthrie shared how her family has been coping since Nancy was snatched on February 1. "Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. We are in agony. It is unbearable," she told Kotb, as both women had tears streaming down their faces.
Guthrie revealed the psychological toll the disappearance has taken, stating: "I wake up every night in the middle of the night. Every night. And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable." Despite her anguish, she maintained a determined stance: "But those thoughts demand to be thought. And I will not hide my face."
Family's Renewed Plea for Information
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on January 31 when her son-in-law dropped her off after a family dinner. She was reported missing the following day, and investigators quickly determined she was taken against her will.
Savannah and her siblings, Annie and Camron, have issued multiple public pleas for information that could lead to their mother's safe return. In their most recent statement on Tuesday, the family expressed gratitude for community support while making another desperate appeal.
"Someone knows something. It's possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant," they said. "We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom's case — please consult camera footage, journal notes, text messages, observations or conversations that in retrospect may hold significance. No detail is too small. It may be the key."
Investigation Challenges Continue
Despite increased tips after the FBI released photos and video footage of a masked and armed suspect at Nancy's home, and despite the Guthrie family and FBI raising the reward, no suspects have been officially identified. The family's statement acknowledged their ongoing struggle: "We miss our mom with every breath and we cannot be in peace until she is home. We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder."
Kotb, who conducted the interview with Guthrie, described her colleague's state during Wednesday's show: "There is a desperation and also a steeliness about Savannah. She's hoping that somebody, whoever this person is, will see something and say something."
The full interview will air in two parts on Thursday and Friday, where Guthrie is expected to discuss the investigation, her faith, and how she's coping with the ongoing crisis. The family emphasized their singular focus remains: "Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home. We want to celebrate her beautiful and courageous life. But we cannot do that until she is brought to a final place of rest."
