Overview
- Investigators in Tucson suspect Nancy Guthrie was taken by force after finding blood in her home during the weekend disappearance.
- The FBI is assisting local police in authenticating a possible ransom demand, with unconfirmed messages seeking millions in cryptocurrency reported by TMZ and a CBS affiliate.
- Savannah Guthrie, joined by siblings Annie and Camron, released an Instagram video pleading for proof their mother is alive and asking for direct contact.
- The family stresses urgent medical concerns, noting fragile health, constant pain, lack of needed medications, and reported mobility issues.
- President Donald Trump called Savannah Guthrie and said all federal law-enforcement resources are at the family’s disposal, while NBC named Mary Carillo to replace Savannah for the Olympics opening broadcast.