As the clock ticks on 97 agonizing days since her disappearance, Nancy Guthrie, the beloved mother of NBC’s “Today Show” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is still nowhere to be found. The 84-year-old was last seen on January 31st, just hours before her sudden vanishing. The distressing mystery has captured the hearts of many, especially as Mother’s Day draws near.
A poignant, hand-painted sign has appeared outside Nancy’s home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, featuring heartfelt messages adorned with silk flowers. It reads:
“To the abductor: Your mom would be ashamed if she knew what you did. So, before you take her flowers on Mother’s Day, take Nancy home or tell the family where she is so they can celebrate on Mother’s Day. Do the right thing. Then you can go home to yours.”

Nancy Guthrie hasn’t been seen in 97 days (Image: X)
This emotional plea has struck a chord with the community and ignited public outcry. As authorities continue the search, the FBI has expressed frustration over the initial delays in the investigation, especially the exclusion of local law enforcement from crucial first days of the search.
FBI Director Kash Patel recently shared on a podcast:
“What we, the FBI, do is say, ‘Hey, we’re here to help. What do you need? What can we do?’ And for four days, we were kept out of the investigation.”
Patel went on to mention that important Ring doorbell footage, showing an armed individual at Guthrie’s front door, was only made available after the FBI stepped in. He also revealed that the agency proposed sending DNA samples to their Quantico facility for analysis—potentially offering crucial clues.
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie continues to baffle authorities and stir the emotions of everyone following the case. As the family holds on to hope, the urgent question remains: will Nancy be found in time to reunite with her loved ones this Mother’s Day?
The search continues, with hope never fully fading.