Savannah Guthrie Makes a Tearful Plea on “Today ”as Colleagues Report Mom Nancy's Possible Death: 'We Are in Agony'

Rachel McRadyTue, June 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM UTC

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Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea on the 'Today' show on June 23.Credit: NBC -

Savannah Guthrie made an emotional plea on the Today show for help in finding her mother, who was abducted in February

New information revealed a second note suggesting Nancy Guthrie may have died, but no suspects have been named

Savannah and her family are offering a $1 million reward for information and urging anyone with tips to come forward

Savannah Guthrie is sharing an emotional new plea surrounding the investigation into her mom Nancy Guthrie's abduction.

On Tuesday, June 23, during the live Today show broadcast, co-host Craig Melvin announced the new information surrounding the case.

"This morning NBC News is reporting new information about one of the notes sent to multiple media outlets," Melvin shared during the show's 8 a.m. hour, before cutting to a segment about the investigation.

NBC News reports that a second message sent days after the disappearance of Nancy indicated she had died. The note contained no apology or request for payment for the release of her body, the outlet reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Correspondent Liz Kreutz added, "There is still no major update or break in the case."

After the report aired, Melvin faced Savannah, telling her, "The bravery and courage with which you have done this job every day since that happened, nothing short of remarkable."

Savannah was surrounded by her co-hosts including Jenna Bush Hager,Carson Daly, Melvin and Al Roker at the desk as she responded to the report.

'I love you guys, and I love this place," Savannah began, wiping away tears. "This is unusual and unprecedented — to say the least — to be sitting here."

Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on the 'Today' show on Tuesday, June 23.Credit: NBC

The 54-year-old journalist added that she does not have a comment on the new information and that she is not involved in the Today show's coverage of her mother's abduction.

"But I can't pretend I'm not here," she added. "And so since I am, I wanted to just take the opportunity to ask people, really to beg people, to come forward. Somebody knows something."

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Referencing her sister, Annie, and brother, Camron, Savannah added, "This is a new story that today is on your radar, but this is the life that my sister lives, that I live, that my brother lives, that our extended families live, that our children live every day. And we are in agony and we cannot be at peace."

Savannah, who has been candid about her struggles in returning to the Today show amid the ongoing investigation added, "So no matter how much I try to come out here every day and to smile and find that joy — and I will, I promise I will — this is a moment to tell you that we need your help. We're begging for your help. And I'm not gonna miss that opportunity."

Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie on the 'Today' show in 2019.Credit: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

The mother of two also referenced the $1 million reward her family has offered up for any information on Nancy's whereabouts.

"So please, if you're watching, no matter how small, the reward is there," she said. "You can tell us. It can be anonymous. Please do the right thing for us, for our family, for our children. We love our mom, and we'll never stop looking for her ever."

Nancy, 84, was taken from her Tucson, Ariz. home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1. The Pima County Sheriff's Department in collaboration with the FBI launched an investigation, but after months of searching, no suspects were named.

Savannah returned to the Today show in early April after taking an extended leave of absence amid the investigation.

Calling the NBC morning show a "little respite" in her day, Savannah told Jenna Bush Hager earlier this month that it doesn't take away from the pain she's enduring in Nancy's absence.

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"It's always with me," Savannah said. "I cry every morning on the way to work, and I cry every morning on the way home. And I'm grateful to have good friends and to be able to come to such a beautiful and joyous and supportive place. Like so many people out there, you can hold all of these things together. I try to tell my kids that too. We can hold our sadness and we can hold our joy. And if you don't believe it, just watch me."

The FBI is urging anyone with tips or leads to call 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff's Office number, 520-351-4900.

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