Savannah Guthrie is reportedly spending heavily on private investigators to search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie.
According to The US Sun, the “TODAY” co-anchor has shelled out around $500,000 to continue private search efforts for Nancy, more than 100 days since she disappeared from her Tucson home.
An insider told the outlet that Savannah “has told everyone involved that the search will continue for as long as necessary.”
“She is not prepared to stop looking for her mother,” the source added. “She feels that depending only on the official investigation is not enough anymore – that’s why she’s investing so heavily in private investigators and outside specialists.”
Savannah Guthrie Spends a Fortune to Find Nancy Guthrie, Says Source
Savannah Guthrie reportedly hired an “entire independent team” who are “working leads every day” to help find Nancy Guthrie. The top-notch team includes former agents, security experts, and investigators, the outlet noted.
The cost of the alleged private search efforts has reportedly become enormous, but Savannah “doesn’t care about the money.”
“Right now, every dollar is worth spending if it helps bring her mother home,” the insider added. “By now, the costs have climbed well into the mid-six figures.”
GettyThe source also pointed out that Savannah “was once willing to pay a ransom, so spending big on the search is nothing new for her.”
A second insider added that Savannah is “emotionally devastated,” but believes Nancy can be found.
“But she still believes there’s a chance her mother can be found, and that belief is what keeps the private search going every single day,” the source said.
Source Claims Savannah Guthrie is Disappointed With Official Investigation
Sources also revealed that Savannah Guthrie has grown increasingly frustrated with the official investigation of the Nancy Guthrie case.
“She became increasingly disappointed with how communication from authorities changed over time,” the insider noted. “What once felt urgent started to feel far more routine.”
Previously, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed he is no longer directly communicating with the Guthrie family, and that the FBI is now leading communications.
“When Savannah learned there would no longer be direct contact with the sheriff, she took that very personally,” the insider added. “She felt the family was being pushed further away from the center of the investigation.”
Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN ProjectMeanwhile, Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack reported that the sheriff’s move was “incredibly upsetting” for the veteran journalist.
“She expected urgency and direct communication,” a source told the outlet. “Instead, she feels the investigation became distant and procedural.”
The tipster added, “Money doesn’t matter to her right now. This is about finding her mother. If more investigators, more security, or more resources help, she’ll keep paying for them.”
Nancy Guthrie was first reported missing in the early morning hours of February 1. Authorities urge the public to reach out to them for any information that could help the case.
Good for Ms Gutherie. I would do the same thing. My prayers are still with her and her family. I know how the police work. They get very slow by now and soon the case gets boxed up and put on a shelf. 30 some years later a cold case detective will open the case and re-examine it. That’s how the murder of my step father went.