Savannah Guthrie’s Family in Distress Over Mother’s Disappearance

On Wednesday evening, the Tucson, Arizona community came together at a candlelight vigil, offering prayers and hope for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC ‘Today’ co-host Savannah Guthrie. A family friend, Sally Shamrell, who has known the Guthrie family for over three decades, expressed the community’s sorrow and concern regarding Nancy’s disappearance.

Shamrell, an actress and former reporter for Tucson’s local television station KVOA, where Savannah Guthrie was once employed, described the Guthries as a ‘very revered family’ cherished by the community. Both Nancy and Savannah have played significant roles in supporting and contributing to local initiatives, deeply impacting those around them with their positivity and faithfulness.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is currently treating Nancy Guthrie’s case as a criminal investigation. Despite no suspect being identified as of Wednesday night, authorities are assiduously working to uncover any leads. Nancy was reported missing Sunday morning after failing to appear at church, with her last known sighting being at her home on Saturday evening.

Responding to the call for solidarity, Shamrell initiated the candlelight vigil at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, prompted by Savannah Guthrie’s heartfelt social media request for prayers. Savannah’s message called on the community for support, expressing the family’s deep emotional burden and their unyielding faith for Nancy’s safe return.

During the vigil on Wednesday, Savannah, along with her siblings Camron and Annie, addressed the community via a video message, earnestly pleading for anyone with information to come forward. Shamrell emphasized the unity and support from Savannah’s past KVOA colleagues who were quick to assist in organizing the vigil, demonstrating the strong communal ties formed at the station.

The service was available for viewing through a livestream on the church’s website, showcasing a packed congregation offering support. As an act of hope and remembrance, attendees placed candles at the altar. Law enforcement believes Nancy Guthrie may have been abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, where evidence of forced entry and small traces of blood were discovered.

Further complicating the investigation, a law enforcement source revealed that a ransom note had been sent to a local news station, though its authenticity remains unconfirmed.

The Sheriff’s department is urging anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to provide their insights by calling the dedicated tip line at 520-351-4900.