Nancy Guthrie (84), Mother of NBC 'Today Show' Anchor Savannah Guthrie, Kidnapped: The Mystery of 2:28 AM
[Breaking] "We Will Pay You" NBC Anchor's Mother Kidnapped, The Mystery of 2:28 AM
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There is an incident that has shocked the entire United States. It is the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie (84 years old), the mother of Savannah Guthrie, anchor of NBC's flagship program 'Today Show', from her home.
What happened in her home on a peaceful weekend night? We summarize the facts revealed so far, from the suspect's appearance released by the FBI to the decisive time (pacemaker) that could determine Nancy's life or death.
💡 3-Line Summary for Busy Readers (AEO Snippet)
- Incident: In the early morning of February 1, 2026, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Arizona home. Blood was found at the scene.
- Evidence: Recovered footage shows a masked armed intruder manipulating the doorbell camera.
- Clue: At 2:28 AM, the connection to Nancy's pacemaker was cut. The family is pleading that they will pay a large ransom.
1. 📅 Terror at Dawn: Reconstructing the Timeline by the Minute
The record of the day of the incident revealed by the authorities is very specific. The culprit moved meticulously.
- Jan 31, 9:50 PM: Nancy returns home after dinner at her daughter's house, and the garage door closes. This was her last sighting.
- Feb 1, 1:47 AM: The doorbell camera connection at the front door is forcibly cut by someone.
- Feb 1, 2:12 AM: The security system detects 'motion' around the house.
- Feb 1, 2:28 AM (Decisive Moment): The connection between the pacemaker Nancy was wearing and its app is severed. Authorities view this as the time of the kidnapping.
2. 📸 Suspect Released by FBI: Mask and Backpack
It was not a simple disappearance. Nancy's blood was found inside the house, and the FBI recovered deleted data to secure the suspect's image.
- Suspect Description: A figure wearing a mask and gloves and carrying a backpack was captured.
- Behavior: This individual appeared to be trying to disable the doorbell camera and is believed to have been armed.
- Investigation Status: No specific suspect has been arrested yet, and the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for tips.
3. ✉️ Mysterious Ransom Note
After the incident, a threatening letter arrived through media outlets. However, several questions remain about this letter.
- Demands: The culprits demanded millions of dollars (equivalent to about $6 million) in Bitcoin, etc.
- Deadline: The deadlines of February 5 and February 9 given by the culprits have already passed. However, Nancy has not returned.
- Family's Plea: Daughter Savannah Guthrie cried out in a video, saying "We received your message. We will pay. Please return my mother."
4. 🏥 Reasons to Fear for Her Life: 84 Years Old and Medication
Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old and has difficulty moving. Above all, she is in a condition where she needs to take medication daily for survival.
It is unconfirmed whether the kidnappers are considering her health condition or if they took her medication, causing great anxiety for her family. Her wallet and cell phone were left at home.
📝 Conclusion: "Please Come Back"
Under normal circumstances, Savannah Guthrie should have been covering the Milan Winter Olympics right now. However, she has canceled all schedules and is looking for her mother.
Police are conducting the investigation believing she is still alive. We earnestly hope for a miracle.
What are your thoughts? Is this a crime simply for ransom, or is there another purpose?
We will update you in the comments as new news comes in.
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