Savannah Guthrie's Mother Held for $6M Ransom

Alleged captors threaten Nancy Guthrie's life if deadline isn't met, local TV station reports

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The fiends who claim they have kidnapped Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy are demanding $6 million in Bitcoin, a local TV station revealed. The ransom note writers said Nancy's Guthrie's life is in peril if the deadline - set for 5 p.m. local time on Monday - isn't met. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings - Annie and Camron - pleaded to the anonymous suspects in a new message Saturday night, begging for the return of their 'valuable' mother.

Why it matters

The high-profile kidnapping of a prominent TV personality's mother has gripped the nation, raising concerns about public safety and the lengths criminals will go to for large ransoms. The Guthrie family's public pleas for Nancy's safe return have also highlighted the emotional toll of such a traumatic event on loved ones.

The details

According to a local TV station report, multiple ransom notes have been sent to the media demanding $6 million in Bitcoin by a 5 p.m. local time deadline on Monday. The notes also threatened Nancy Guthrie's life if the deadline is not met. Police have conducted multiple sweeps of the Guthrie family homes in Tucson, Arizona but have not identified any suspects or persons of interest so far.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Jan. 31 after having dinner and a game night at her daughter Annie's home.
  • Nancy was reported missing around noon on Feb. 1.
  • The ransom deadline is set for 5 p.m. local time on Monday, Feb. 10.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has been allegedly kidnapped and held for a $6 million ransom.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'Today' show and daughter of the kidnapped Nancy Guthrie.

Annie Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and sister of Savannah Guthrie, at whose home Nancy was last seen before her disappearance.

Camron Guthrie

The son of Nancy Guthrie and brother of Savannah and Annie Guthrie, who has pleaded for his mother's safe return.

JJ McKinney

A reporter from the Tucson ABC affiliate KGUN9 who reported on the ransom demands.

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What they’re saying

“We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.”

— Savannah Guthrie, TV Anchor (Instagram)

“Multiple ransom notes have been sent out to the media, including one that was sent to us. In the letter, the potential kidnappers demanded that the Guthries pay them $6 million before this Monday.”

— JJ McKinney, Reporter (KGUN9)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Monday whether to allow the Guthrie family to pay the $6 million ransom demand before the 5 p.m. deadline.

The takeaway

This high-profile kidnapping case highlights the lengths criminals will go to for large ransoms, as well as the immense emotional toll on families of victims. It also raises questions about law enforcement's ability to respond to such sophisticated and dangerous crimes targeting prominent public figures.