Overview
- Co-anchor Craig Melvin announced on Monday that Savannah Guthrie was expected to rejoin the Today show on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after missing two consecutive broadcasts.
- Guthrie was last seen on the program on Thursday, October 8 and did not appear on the October 9 or October 12 telecasts.
- The FBI has released doorbell-camera footage and a physical description of a masked person linked to the February 1 abduction of Nancy Guthrie, but law enforcement has not publicly named a suspect.
- Investigators determined four cryptocurrency extortion emails tied to the case were fraudulent and one person has pleaded guilty to sending fabricated ransom notes.
- Savannah Guthrie has taken earlier extended leaves during the investigation, has spoken publicly about the emotional toll, and the case has led to heightened media attention and continued tip-driven police work in Tucson.