Over the past week, “Today” host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have posted four videos on her Instagram begging for their mother Nancy Guthrie to be returned after she disappeared.
But each video has had subtle differences in tone and audience as they try to find her.
Here is a timeline of each video and their messages:
February 4: Savannah, Camron and Annie Guthrie post a video with the trio sitting on a bench as Savannah reads a statement. This video focuses on humanizing their mother, describing her as a “kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light” — while also discussing her health issues and the importance of her getting proper medical treatment. The statement also addresses the rumors of a ransom note and its potential writer or writers, saying, “We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen.” Even though they address the potential ransom, the focus of this video is mostly sharing who their mother is, and trying to send her a message that they are looking for her and to stay strong.
Savannah Guthrie posts video pleading for mother’s safe return
Savannah Guthrie posts video pleading for mother’s safe return
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February 5: The next video appears on Thursday, featuring Camron Guthrie alone. This video directly addresses the potential kidnapper or kidnappers, saying the family hasn’t heard from them but needs evidence that they have Nancy Guthrie. “We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward,” he says.
Guthrie family posts another video pleading for mother’s return
Guthrie family posts another video pleading for mother’s return
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February 7: This video, featuring all three siblings holding hands, also appears to be a direct plea to the potential kidnapper or kidnappers. Savannah says in the short video that they’ve received “your message,” an apparent reference to a message sent to CNN affiliate KOLD Friday. In response, Savannah says “we beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her” as it is the only way they will know peace. For the first time, Savannah also says they will pay.
‘We will pay’: Guthrie family posts new video pleading for mother’s return
‘We will pay’: Guthrie family posts new video pleading for mother’s return
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February 9: Savannah uploads a video only featuring herself that begs anyone who may know anything to help. It is the first video from the family that asks the public for help. “We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help,” she says, adding the family is “at an hour of desperation.”
Savannah Guthrie posts new video about search for mom
Savannah Guthrie posts new video about search for mom
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