Nancy Guthrie case: Savannah Guthrie’s interview may ‘persuade someone’ in kidnappers’ circle to claim $1 million reward, ex-FBI officer says

Nancy Guthrie case: Weeks after the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie’s recent public interview and planned return to television could influence the trajectory of the investigation, according to a retired FBI agent. Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Tucson and remains missing, with no suspects named so far.

During the March 29 episode of Brian Entin Investigates, NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin spoke with retired FBI special agent Steve Moore about Savannah Guthrie’s first interview since her mother’s disappearance and her upcoming return to Today.

Entin asked Moore, “What do you what do you think it means that Savannah did this interview?” and could it be an 'indication that the investigation is not progressing right now?'" He was referring to Savannah speaking with Hoda Kotb for the first interview since her mother went missing, where she also announced that she will be returning to Today on April 6.

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The ex-FBI agent replied, “I mean, it could mean that,” adding, “I’m not sure it is.”

Moore assured that the case is not stopped. “From my time in the FBI, I just know cases like this were never put down. I mean, one of the hard things are, when you’re an agent working on these things, is forcing yourself to go home and go to sleep. And you wake up in the middle of the night saying, ‘What am I doing here? I better get back to work.’ The agents tend not to let go of this, especially when they become close to the family. And they’re frustrated by not being able to find it.”


Entin also asked if Savannah’s recent interview on Today about her mother could “persuade someone” to come forward with information and claim the $1 million reward.

“Yeah, I think there’s a possibility,” Moore replied. “Early on in the case, you say that’s a low probability. At this point, you’d say any probability is worth doing.”


Moore further suggested that Guthrie’s return to television could also trigger a reaction from those responsible. He said the kidnappers might “act out a little bit” if they are the type of individuals who believe they are in control and do not like seeing her resume normal life.

“It’s all going to depend on the unknown: what kind of person did this,” he concluded.

He also noted that while the kidnappers themselves “may not have a conscience at all” and could be “incredibly evil people,” someone in their circle might think differently. Moore suggested that “somewhere somebody down the line that knows them does,” adding that such a person could ultimately provide the breakthrough needed in the case.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on the evening of Jan. 31. As of writing, no suspect has been named in the case, and investigators continue to search for leads as public attention around Savannah Guthrie’s interview and return to Today potentially raises the chances of a breakthrough.