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'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers as her mother remains missing

NBC News2/2/2026 – 2/3/2026

Summary

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC's "Today" show, has publicly requested prayers for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been reported missing. Nancy Guthrie, 84 years old, was last seen in Arizona, and authorities are investigating the possibility that she may have been kidnapped in the middle of the night. The situation has prompted a significant response from law enforcement as they search for her. On social media, Savannah Guthrie shared a graphic asking for prayers, stating, "Please pray. Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment." This appeal for support reflects the family's hope for Nancy's safe return. Savannah has not been present on the "Today" show during this time, as the search for her mother continues. In a statement delivered through her co-hosts, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones, Savannah expressed the urgency of the situation and called for help in locating her mother. The emotional toll of the situation is evident, as Savannah has taken time away from her hosting duties to focus on the search for Nancy Guthrie. The community and viewers have been encouraged to join in the efforts to find her.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

14d
Age
12
Sources
from cluster
327
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier1% (0.5^327/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^327/48 = 0.008897) reduced it below 0.5

Story Timeline

  1. 2026-02-02
  2. 2026-02-03
    'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers as her mother remains missing (current)
  3. 2026-02-04
  4. 2026-02-05

AnalysisRisk 10

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 12 independent sources
Age: 13 days - proven survivor

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