Savannah Guthrie spoke out emotionally Tuesday following new reports indicating a ransom note stated her mother, Nancy Guthrie, died shortly after being kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1.

The "Today" show host's 84-year-old mother remains missing, according to authorities. This development comes as investigators continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared in the early hours of February 1.

Sources familiar with the investigation revealed to ABC News that a second ransom note, sent to a Tucson television station days after the abduction, claimed Nancy Guthrie had died shortly after her capture and was buried in nature. Savannah Guthrie, visibly emotional, addressed the news during her program, stating, "I'm not involved in our coverage, but I can't pretend I'm not here."

Guthrie urged the public to come forward with any information, emphasizing the profound agony her family is experiencing. "Somebody knows something," she said, her voice breaking. "This is a news story today that 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, every day. And we are in agony."

Authorities released images from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera early in the investigation, showing a masked man at her residence. However, the suspect remains unidentified, and the 84-year-old's whereabouts are still unknown. The FBI has been involved in the investigation, with FBI Director Kash Patel releasing a surveillance photo on February 10, 2026, showing a potential subject.

Despite extensive efforts, leads in the kidnapping probe have reportedly become scarce, with some sources suggesting that investigative resources may be scaled back. This has added to the family's distress as they continue their desperate search.

The family has publicly pleaded for Nancy Guthrie's safe return, with Savannah Guthrie stating through tears, "Please do the right thing. ... We love our mom, and we'll never stop looking for her, ever."

Anyone with information regarding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is urged to contact authorities. Tips can be provided to 911, the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900.