Coverage dated February 4, 2026 to February 8, 2026

Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of mother Nancy, says family will pay

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Savannah Guthrie released a new video appeal after a new ransom note surfaced in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Investigators have been reviewing the authenticity of the new message sent to Tucson station KOLD. “We received your message and we understand.

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Newsweek
Savannah Guthrie addresses ransom note as search for mom continues (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 4, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen January 31.
New Hampshire Union Leader
'We will pay,' TV host Savannah Guthrie says in plea for mother's return | National (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Feb 7, 2026
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
U.S. television news host Savannah Guthrie said in a video message released ‍on Saturday that her family is willing to pay to secure her mother
BNO News
Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of mother Nancy, says family will pay (opens BNO News)
Published Feb 7, 2026
BNO News's feed description
Savannah Guthrie released a new video appeal after a new ransom note surfaced in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Investigators have been reviewing the authenticity of the new message sent to Tucson station KOLD. “We received your message and we understand.
CBS News
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 7, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
New York Post
Why Savannah Guthrie shouldn’t pay mom Nancy’s ransom yet, according to FBI agent — even as time ticks down (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 7, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Savannah Guthrie and her family shouldn’t pay any ransom for their missing mother until the supposed kidnappers provide proof that she’s still alive, a top former FBI special agent said.
Deadline
Savannah Guthrie Says They Received Message From Mother's Kidnappers (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Deadline's feed description
In a new video, Guthrie said that "we will pay" a ransom
The Daily Caller
Savannah Guthrie Announces ‘We Will Pay’ For Missing Mother’s Return (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 7, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
Savannah Guthrie issued a statement directly to her mother’s captors Saturday, revealing that she is willing to pay for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.
Rolling Stone
Savannah Guthrie Tells Mother's Suspected Kidnappers 'We Will Pay' in New Video (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a new video statement telling the people who allegedly kidnapped their mother Nancy, "We will pay."
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Savannah Guthrie in desperate plea to potential kidnappers of her mother: ‘We will pay’ (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
The frantic search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, Savannah’s mother, has entered a seventh day. Authorities think she was taken against her will from her home just outside Tucson.
Washington Examiner
Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for 84-year-old mother's return (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
An alleged ransom letter sent to a local media outlet reportedly demanded a $6 million payment before this Monday at 5 p.m.
The Hollywood Reporter
Savannah Guthrie Acknowledges “Message” From Suspected Kidnappers of Mother Nancy Guthrie in New Video, Says “We Will Pay” to Bring Her Home (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Feb 7, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Savannah Guthrie has shared a video message acknowledging her family has received a message from a suspected kidnapper of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Newsweek
Savannah Guthrie responds to ransom letter: "We will pay" (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Savannah Guthrie, along with her siblings, posted a video saying "we will pay" in response to a ransom letter for their mother.
Variety
Savannah Guthrie Says ‘We Will Pay’ for Return of 84-Year-Old Mother Nancy: ‘This Is the Only Way We Will Have Peace’ (opens Variety)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Variety's feed description
Savannah Guthrie shared another video message with her mother's kidnapper, saying she and her siblings 'will pay' for the return of their mom.
Fortune
Savannah Guthrie pleads 'we will pay' as search for her missing mother continues after a week (opens Fortune)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Fortune's feed description
The "Today" show's 84-year-old mother was first reported missing last week.