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Savannah Guthrie Mentions Missing Mother on Today as Tablet Claim Is Refuted

Public attention spiked after a rare on-air reference and a widely circulated but unverified tablet story that law enforcement says is not confirmed.

Overview

  • Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s Irish roots and used past tense during the Today broadcast on Sept. 10, a rare on-air reference that drew public attention.
  • A viral report that a pink tablet tied to Nancy Guthrie had been bought and traced by police circulated online but the Pima County Sheriff’s Department called the account unverified.
  • The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the active investigation with FBI support and continues to analyze surveillance footage and DNA evidence recovered from the Tucson home.
  • No suspects have been publicly identified and a combined reward of about $1.1 million is available as investigators review thousands of tips and forensic leads.
  • The case has prompted tightened security at the Today studio and left the Guthrie family publicly pleading for information while officials warn that online speculation can hinder the probe.