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‘We need your help’: Savannah Guthrie asks for information after ransom note claims her missing mom is dead
By Amanda Alvarado at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
(Gray News) - Savannah Guthrie is asking for information about the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, after another ransom note claims she is dead.“We need your help ... We love our mom. We will never stop looking for her. Ever,” Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday morning on Today.Savannah Gu...
Key takeaway Ever,” Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday morning on Today.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has sent shockwaves through the community, and Savannah Guthrie's plea for information is a desperate attempt to bring her mother home. As the search continues, local residents are on high alert, and the $1 million reward offered by the Guthrie family, combined with the FBI's $100,000 reward, is a significant incentive for anyone with information to come forward. The fact that the ransom notes were written in similar language and style and came from the same computer address suggests a calculated and deliberate attempt to mislead or manipulate the family and authorities. With the FBI involved and a substantial reward on the table, it is crucial for anyone with information, no matter how small, to contact the authorities immediately. The community's support and cooperation will be vital in bringing Nancy Guthrie home and resolving this distressing situation.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (Gray News) - Savannah Guthrie is asking for information about the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, after another ransom note claims she is dead.“We need your help ... We love our mom. We will never stop looking for her. Ever,” Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday morning on Today.Savannah Gu...
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