Savannah Guthrie Opens Up About Mother’s Disappearance in Emotional Interview with Hoda Kotb
In a deeply personal and emotional interview with Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie shared details about the ongoing search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1st. The interview, airing in two parts on TODAY, March 26th and 27th, marks Guthrie’s first public statement since her mother was reported missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona.
The Disappearance and Initial Reaction
Guthrie recounted the weekend her mother disappeared, explaining that she and her children had returned from a visit with Carson Daly while her husband was away on a trip. She received a call from her sister, Annie, informing her that their mother was missing. Annie had already contacted 911 and local hospitals, initially suspecting a medical emergency. “It just didn’t make any sense,” Guthrie told Kotb, expressing the initial confusion surrounding her mother’s absence. NBC News
Suspicions and False Leads
Guthrie’s brother, Camron, with a background in military intelligence, was the first to suggest the possibility of a crime. The family even made a public appeal, appearing on Instagram to read letters addressed to potential kidnappers, expressing their willingness to negotiate for her safe return. However, many of the “ransom notes” received by media outlets proved to be false. Guthrie expressed her dismay at those who would exploit the situation, stating, “A person that would send a fake ransom note really has to look deeply at themselves.” Vulture
Addressing Speculation and Fears
Early in the investigation, speculation arose regarding Guthrie’s brother-in-law, Tommy, but Guthrie firmly dismissed these claims, emphasizing his close relationship with her mother. “No one took better care of my mom than my sister and brother-in-law,” she stated, “and no one protected my mom more than my brother.” Vulture
The Weight of Public Scrutiny
Perhaps the most poignant moment of the interview came when Guthrie expressed her fear that her public profile may have made her mother a target. Her brother suggested that her visibility could be a factor, a realization that deeply affected Guthrie. “But I knew that,” Guthrie said, visibly emotional, as she and Kotb both wiped away tears. Vulture
A Plea for Information
Throughout the interview, Guthrie emphasized the family’s agony and desperation for her mother’s safe return. She issued a heartfelt plea to anyone with information to come forward, stating, “Someone can do the right thing, and it is never too late to do the right thing.” TODAY
The full interview with Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb will be broadcast on TODAY, March 26th and 27th.