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Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence On 'Today' Show Return: 'You're My Family' Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence On 'Today' Show Return: 'You're My Family'
Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence On 'Today' Show Return: 'You're My Family' Savannah Guthrie has made her first comments about a possible return as co-host of NBC's "Today" show following a 34-day absence as the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues. During a visit to Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center on Thursday, March 5, Guthrie addressed her colleagues directly, saying, "I have every intention of coming back. I don't know how to come back, but I don't know how not to. You're my family, and I'd like to try." Sheinelle Jones, one of Guthrie's co-hosts, described the emotional visit, saying, "I hugged her, and I said, 'You are here, and we love you,…
SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home
SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home A massive law enforcement operation overnight resulted in three people being detained near the Arizona home where Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie disappeared two weeks ago. The Pima County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at a residence on East Orange Grove Road and North First Avenue in Tucson, approximately two miles from Guthrie's home  More than a dozen vehicles — including SWAT, forensics, and FBI units — surrounded the area during the operation. Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed the law enforcement activity on Friday, Feb. 13 was …
FBI Releases Photos, Videos Of Armed Suspect In Nancy Guthrie Case FBI Releases Photos, Videos Of Armed Suspect In Nancy Guthrie Case
FBI Releases Photos, Videos Of Armed Suspect In Nancy Guthrie Case Authorities have released surveillance photos and videos of an armed suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The images and videos, made public early Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, on social media by FBI Director Kash Patel, show a masked individual carrying what appears to be a backpack or tools outside Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona home.  Patel then released additional photos, and two videos of the suspect that can be viewed by clicking here. Additional recovered footage, from the same camera - at the same t…
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand Amount Revealed Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand Amount Revealed
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand Amount Revealed A Tucson television station has revealed the staggering ransom demand in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.  Click here for a new, updated story: Savannah Guthrie Issues New Emotional Video As Ransom Deadline Nears The alleged kidnappers are demanding $6 million in Bitcoin for her safe return, according to ABC affiliate KGUN 9 in Tucson, which reported the amount on-air and posted the update on X. Multiple news outlets, including KGUN 9, CBS affiliate KOLD News 13 in Tucson, and TMZ, received copies of the ransom n…
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Arrest: Alleged Imposter ID'd By Feds Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Arrest: Alleged Imposter ID'd By Feds
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Arrest: Alleged Imposter ID'd By Feds Authorities have arrested a man accused of sending a fake ransom note in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. The FBI identified the suspect as Derrick Callella, of Los Angeles, who they described as an "imposter" attempting to profit from the tragic situation. Callella was arrested Thursday morning, Feb. 5, and a federal criminal complaint was filed in Arizona in the afternoon. According to the complaint, Callella sent harassing text messages and a bogus ransom demand shortly after Nancy Guthrie’s abduction. The messages …
NBC Names New Olympics Co-Host After Mother's Abduction Sidelines Savannah Guthrie NBC Names New Olympics Co-Host After Mother's Abduction Sidelines Savannah Guthrie
NBC Names New Olympics Co-Host After Mother's Abduction Sidelines Savannah Guthrie NBC has named a new co-host for the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony after Savannah Guthrie withdrew to focus on her mother's abduction case in Arizona. Mary Carillo, 68, a longtime NBC Sports correspondent, has covered 15 Olympic Games and is widely recognized for her storytelling and analysis. She has been a key part of NBC’s Olympic coverage since 1992 and also serves as an analyst for NBC’s tennis broadcasts. Her career highlights include winning the 1977 French Open mixed doubles title with John McEnroe, and she later transitioned to broadcasting after injuries ended her professio…
PA Sex Offender Kidnaps, Rapes Two 11-Year-Old Girls: DA PA Sex Offender Kidnaps, Rapes Two 11-Year-Old Girls: DA
PA Sex Offender Kidnaps, Rapes Two 11-Year-Old Girls: DA A disturbing attack on two young girls walking ended with a convicted predator dragged back to prison for decades, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, Dec. 8. Horace Battle, 47, was sentenced to 15 to 34 years in state prison after being convicted of rape of a child, kidnapping, and unlawful contact with a minor tied to a February 2025 abduction, prosecutors said. The case began when the two 11-year-old sisters were walking down the street and Battle pulled up in a white SUV, insisting they get in after they declined his offer for a ride, the DA’s Office said. I…
Man Abducts Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute, Gets Released After Arrest, Sheriff Says Man Abducts Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute, Gets Released After Arrest, Sheriff Says
Man Abducts Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute, Gets Released After Arrest, Sheriff Says A man accused of abducting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in Maryland was arrested — and then released, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Devan Marshall Fyke, 32, of Charlestown, West Virginia, was taken into custody following a 911 call around 11 p.m. on Monday, June 16, reporting a possible abduction in progress near New Design Road, the department said. The caller told dispatchers that her sister had just been abducted by a man, and that she was attempting to follow the vehicle. During the investigation, deputies learned the victim had been involved in a dome…
Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask
Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask An AMBER Alert has been issued in Virginia after a 4-year-old boy was abducted by a man wearing a ski mask, police announced. The child, Kai Foreman, was last seen around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, June 16, in the 900 block of East Liberty Street in Norfolk, according to the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse. Kai is described as a 4-year-old Black boy, who is 3-foot-6, weighing 40 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red Crocs, blue shorts, and a gray True Religion T-shirt. Police say he is believed to be in extreme danger. The suspect is identified as Tyli Nekah…
Violent Offender Re-Arrested By ICE After Court Drops Rape, Abduction Charges: Officials Violent Offender Re-Arrested By ICE After Court Drops Rape, Abduction Charges: Officials
Violent Offender Re-Arrested By ICE After Court Drops Rape, Abduction Charges: Officials A Honduran national with a violent criminal history in Virginia is back in federal custody after local charges of attempted rape and abduction were unexpectedly dismissed, officials said. Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, 26, was arrested by ICE officers in Fairfax on Friday, May 2, shortly after his latest charges — including abduction with intent to defile and burglary with intent to murder or rape — were dropped, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Despite the court’s decision, federal officials say Baquedano-Rodriguez poses a “calamitous hazard” to the public and should never hav…
International Search Intensifies For Missing UPitt Student In Dominican Republic International Search Intensifies For Missing UPitt Student In Dominican Republic
International Search Intensifies For Missing UPitt Student In Dominican Republic The search for a missing Virginia college student who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is intensifying as officials establish a high-level commission to oversee the case, authorities announced. The Dominican Republic National Police, in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and the US Embassy Liaison, has expanded their investigation into the disappearance of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who went missing on Thursday, March 6 while on a trip with friends in Punta Cana. Officials confirmed that Konanki, a c…
Mafia Hoax: Fake Kidnapping Photos By PA Man Prompts Friends To Call London Police, FBI Mafia Hoax: Fake Kidnapping Photos By PA Man Prompts Friends To Call London Police, FBI
Mafia Hoax: Fake Kidnapping Photos By PA Man Prompts Friends To Call London Police, FBI A Lancaster County man faked his own Mafia abduction—complete with staged beatings, a gun to his head, and ransom demands—scamming victims out of more than $126,000 before law enforcement unraveled his elaborate scheme, authorities said. Joshua B. Fernando, 27, of Salisbury Township, was sentenced to six to 23 months in prison followed by two years of probation after pleading guilty to felony theft by deception, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Fernando convinced his victims that he had traveled to Europe on business in May 2024 but soon call…
Daughter Found After Family Gets Disturbing Messages Showing Her Locked In Cage PSP (UPDATE) Daughter Found After Family Gets Disturbing Messages Showing Her Locked In Cage PSP (UPDATE)
Daughter Found After Family Gets Disturbing Messages Showing Her Locked In Cage PSP (Update) Kylee Fair, the 22-year-old woman Pennsylvania State Police feared had been abducted in the McKeesport area, has been located safe, authorities announced. Troopers previously reported concerns for Fair’s safety after her family and friends received messages from spoofed phone numbers about her status. Some of her friends allegedly received disturbing videos showing her locked in a cage, officials said. PSP Kittanning and Pittsburgh stations launched an investigation, but on Feb. 25, 2025, police confirmed she had been found safe. They thanked the public for their assistance in the matter. …
Abducted 4-Year-Old Boy Found In Stolen SUV: Philadelphia Police Abducted 4-Year-Old Boy Found In Stolen SUV: Philadelphia Police
Abducted 4-Year-Old Boy Found In Stolen SUV: Philadelphia Police A 4-year-old boy was found safe after being abducted in a stolen SUV in Philadelphia, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The child was asleep inside a white Toyota RAV-4 when it was stolen from the 3000 block of W. Susquehanna Avenue at 11:56 p.m., authorities said. A frantic search ensued until officers located the vehicle at 2900 W. Flora Street at 12:38 a.m. The child was found alone inside but unharmed, investigators said. The SUV has been secured for fingerprint analysis. No suspect description has been released, and the case remains under investigation by Central Detectives.
FL Man Admits To Kidnapping PA Girl For Sex In WV: USDOJ FL Man Admits To Kidnapping PA Girl For Sex In WV: USDOJ
FL Man Admits To Kidnapping PA Girl For Sex In WV: Usdoj A Florida man who traveled to Pennsylvania to abduct a child for sex is heading to prison the US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, July 24.  Thomas Edward Grossman, 49, previously of Tampa, FL, pleaded guilty to charges of transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and sexual exploitation of a minor before United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter, as detailed in the release.  Grossman had taken the girl on Aug. 10, 2022 "from Pennsylvania to West Virginia with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Grossman also persuaded a mi…
Florida Man Took Woman Against Her Will From Pennsylvania To Virginia Hotel, Police Say Florida Man Took Woman Against Her Will From Pennsylvania To Virginia Hotel, Police Say
Florida Man Took Woman Against Her Will From Pennsylvania To Virginia Hotel, Police Say A Florida man visiting Virginia is facing charges after allegedly abducting a woman against her will from Pennsylvania and taking her to a Woodbridge hotel over the weekend. Oak Hill native Robert Buchanan, 64, was arrested following an investigation into a reported abduction of a 30-year-old woman who was taken on Thursday, June 27. According to the Prince William County Police Department, officers were called to the Sleep Inn on Shoppers Best Way in Woodbridge shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, June 28 to investigate the abduction. Investigators say that Buchanan, described as an acquai…