Savannah Guthrie is speaking out against online speculation surrounding her mother’s disappearance, forcefully shutting down claims that someone in her own family could be responsible.
The “Today” show anchor, 54, addressed the painful rumors during a recent sit-down with Hoda Kotb, more than 50 days after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was kidnapped from her Arizona home.
In the weeks since the January incident, which took place in the Catalina Foothills area, no major leads have been publicly confirmed.
Savannah Speaks Out
Despite that, online speculation has intensified, with some pointing fingers at members of Guthrie’s extended family — including her brother-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, as well as Nancy’s brother, Camron Guthrie, and sister, Annie Guthrie.
Guthrie made it clear she does not believe any of those claims hold merit — and described the accusations as deeply hurtful.
Rumors that Tommaso or Camron could be involved are “unbearable and piles pain upon pain,” she said.
“There are no words. No one took better care of my mom than my sister and brother-in-law. No one protected my mom more than my brother,” Guthrie added, defending her family.
She also emphasized just how much Nancy means to them, saying, “We love her, she is our shining light, she is our matriarch, she is all we have.”
It has now been roughly eight weeks since Nancy was last seen at her home on the night of January 31.
Authorities, including the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI, have been actively investigating the case since her disappearance.
However, no arrests have been made.
Investigators previously released doorbell camera footage showing masked, armed individuals outside Nancy’s home the night she vanished — a chilling detail that underscores the seriousness of the case.
Savannah has shared numerous pleas on social media for her mother’s return.
Savannah Details How Difficult It’s Been on the Family
As the search continues, Guthrie is balancing her professional responsibilities with the ongoing effort to find her mother.
She recently shared plans to return to work in New York City, while remaining closely involved in developments in Arizona.
The emotional toll on her family has been significant.
Guthrie acknowledged that the situation has been especially difficult for her sister Annie, brother-in-law Tommaso, and their child, who were closely involved in Nancy’s daily care.
“There’s just a way this is even so much harder on Annie, and Tommy, and [their son] because they’re there,” she explained. “And they were there every day for my mom.”
For now, Guthrie says her focus remains on supporting her family and continuing the search.
She continued to urge the public to avoid spreading unverified claims that only deepen an already devastating situation.
