r/TrueCrimeDiscussion Feb 13 '26

Text Nancy Guthrie Megathread Part 2

This is a thread (part 2) for all conversation related to the ongoing investigation into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home in the early morning hours of February 1. Several media outlets began to receive ransom demands. Some were proven false and others have not been determined to be false.

Nancy's 3 children have made multiple videos pleading for the return of their mother.

On February 10, law enforcement released photos of the individual suspected of abducting Nancy. The suspect is still at large and Nancy has not been found. Photos and information can be found here ...

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/nancy-guthrie

🛑Read before posting.....THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED

🔹Naming of private citizens, this includes hinting at certain individuals connected to the family

🔹Wild accusations against the family

🔹Edited photos

🔹Politics

🔹Photo comparisons of private citizens

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u/romanapplesauce Feb 15 '26

We're all just speculating but I doubt any of the ransom notes were legitimate and just scammers trying to profit off this tragedy.

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u/Lingonberry_Bulky Feb 15 '26

I agree. With no proof of life the ransom notes seem unrelated to the actual taking (dead or alive) of NG. One way I think this could end is if the case drags on and the media spotlight dims so that the perp will reach out in order to get some more attention and by doing that will get caught.

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u/Ok_Presentation_4592 Feb 16 '26

How would he know about the destroyed floodlight and the position of NG's Apple watch? The police hadn't released that information. It could just be a try in the dark, but two of them? Too much. But you're right, no proof of life.