A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that someone needs to do the right thing and come forward with information to help the investigation.
“We are in agony,” she told NBC News colleague Hoda Kotb during the emotional segment aired on the “Today” show. She described her sleepless nights filled with worry about what her mother might be enduring.
NBC announced that a complete interview will air on the program over two episodes this week, marking Guthrie's return to the public eye following her mother's disappearance on February 1. Surveillance footage has led authorities to believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped or taken against her will.
Both Guthrie and Kotb were visibly emotional during the interview, highlighting the personal toll of the situation as Kotb has stepped back into host duties in Guthrie's absence.
Guthrie expressed her inability to escape the horrific thoughts surrounding her mother's fate, stating, “those thoughts demand to be thought. And I will not hide my face. But she needs to come home now.”
Despite offering a $1 million reward for information, progress in the investigation remains slow. Last weekend, the family encouraged Arizona neighbors to reflect on anything from the past that might aid their search, emphasizing that no detail is too small. Kotb remarked on Guthrie’s determination, noting a mix of desperation and resolve in her demeanor.
