The search for missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie continues to draw national attention, with President Donald Trump expressing hope on Tuesday that investigators will be able to find her. The 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie has been missing for nearly five months. Trump's comments come as the investigation enters its 20th week.
During a gaggle with reporters at Reading Regional Airport in Pennsylvania, Trump was asked about the case and whether there is still hope that the FBI and other investigators can find Nancy Guthrie. "I hope they find her," Trump said. "That family has gone through hell." His brief remarks highlight the ongoing concern for the missing woman.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has been extensive, with the FBI, Pima County Sheriff's Office, and other law enforcement agencies involved. Savannah Guthrie has made emotional pleas for the public to come forward with information, stating that "somebody knows something" and that her family is "in agony." The renewed appeal comes after a second ransom note was sent to the family.
The second ransom note claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died shortly after being abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson. The communication reportedly did not seek payment and included language expressing remorse, a detail experts say is unusual in genuine ransom demands. Authorities are examining the authenticity of the notes, but have not identified who sent them.
According to a federal law enforcement source, the note suggested Guthrie was "buried with nature." Investigators have examined numerous ransom communications throughout the case, with some determined to be fraudulent and others considered potentially credible. The Pima County Sheriff's Office has been working closely with the FBI to investigate the case.
Savannah Guthrie has vowed that her family will continue searching for answers, stating "we love our mom" and "we'll never stop looking for her, never." The case remains a priority for law enforcement agencies, and the public continues to be urged to come forward with any information that may help find Nancy Guthrie.
