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‘Agony and despair’: Nancy Guthrie’s family issues new plea for information on her whereabouts

First publishedAug 1, 10:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 2, 04:27 UTC · 10m ago
11 outletFox News Latest22 outletsCBS News, Fox News Latest11 outletThe Hill11 outletSeattle Times11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletCBS News
Fox News Latest6Nancy Guthrie sheriff says investigators may have more video evidence as they review thousands of clipsOpen ↗CBS News8Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes releasedOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Savannah Guthrie makes desperate plea six months after mom Nancy went missing: 'Someone knows something'Open ↗The Hill7Guthrie family makes new plea after ransom notes unveiled: 'Our hearts are in ruins'Open ↗Seattle Times6“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie begs for “someone to come forward” in her mother’s disappearanceOpen ↗The Guardian US8‘Agony and despair’: Nancy Guthrie’s family issues new plea for information on her whereaboutsOpen ↗CBS News8Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in hopes of public helpOpen ↗
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Answer

It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.

Reported by 7 outlets — CBS News, The Guardian US, The Hill, Seattle Times, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home six months ago. Her family says they have been living in agony and despair since she was taken from her bed at night. Police released two notes they believe were sent by the kidnappers and asked the public for help. Savannah Guthrie, co-host of Today, shared her family's plea on Instagram.

Why it matters

This case shows how a sudden disappearance can affect a whole family and community. It also reminds the public that tips from ordinary people can help solve crimes.

In brief
Who is Nancy Guthrie?
She is the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie and disappeared from her Tucson home in February.
What did police release?
Police released two ransom‑like notes that may have been sent by the kidnappers.
What is the family asking for?
They are asking anyone with information to come forward to help find Nancy.
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Most outlets highlight the family's emotional plea and the release of the ransom notes. A few outlets, like Fox News, also stress the sheriff's claim that investigators are reviewing thousands of video clips.

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    Focus on the ransom notes and their linguistic analysis

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    CBS Newsnotes have distinctive linguistic traits
    The Guardian USreleased purported ransom notes
    The Hillnotes released after disappearance
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    Emphasis on ongoing video evidence review

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    Fox News Latestsheriff says tens of thousands of clips being reviewed
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    Highlight Savannah Guthrie's personal Instagram plea

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    Fox News LatestSavannah quotes family's agony on Instagram
    CBS NewsSavannah asks for answers after notes released
    Seattle TimesSavannah begs for someone to come forward
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