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Investigation Continues a Week After Savannah Guthrie's Mother Was Reported Missing

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing amid an apparent abduction; authorities found her blood on the porch and express concern for her health, officials said.

  • On Feb. 2, the missing-person alert for Nancy Guthrie triggered a surge of online reaction on social media, with the news described as `the floodgates opened`.
  • At least one letter made monetary demands and set Thursday and Monday deadlines, while multiple outlets reported receiving alleged ransom letters over the past week, increasing urgency due to Guthrie's health needs.
  • On Saturday, the family released a video pleading for Nancy Guthrie's safe return, and forensic evidence showed blood on her front porch matched her, police said.
  • An FBI spokesman said the investigation is ongoing and referenced review of messages, while the sheriff and staff did not respond to update requests Sunday morning.
  • Officials cautioned that purported ransom letters remain unverified while the FBI continues its review, and law enforcement officials declined to affirm letters' credibility but said all tips were investigated seriously.
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Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

The investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues. Authorities believe she was taken last weekend.

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Armchair detectives leap on Guthrie case

Moments after the news broke about the apparent abduction of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, the floodgates opened on social media.

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Armchair detectives leap on Guthrie case on social media

Moments after the news broke about the apparent abduction of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, the floodgates opened on social media.

Moments after news broke about the apparent kidnapping of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie's mother, social media was flooded with information.

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