""We, too, have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media. As a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk," Savannah Guthrie said, reading from a statement. "However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen." Savannah Guthrie also spoke of her mother's poor health. "She's 84 years old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain," she said. "She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive, and she needs it not to suffer.""
"Speaking to NPR's Leila Fadel on Thursday morning, former New York City Police Department detective and hostage negotiator Wally Zeins said personal statements like that of the Guthrie family help to generate attention for missing persons cases. "The most important thing out of that is using the video as a platform to raise awareness, and to seek help from the public and generate leads," Zeins said."
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing after being last seen near her home in Tuscon, Ariz., on Saturday evening. Savannah Guthrie and siblings released an emotional video acknowledging media reports of a ransom letter and urging proof that Nancy is alive before engaging with alleged kidnappers. The family emphasized Nancy's fragile heart, constant pain, and lack of medicine. Former NYPD detective and hostage negotiator Wally Zeins said personal family statements can raise public awareness and generate leads. The case has attracted significant attention because of the suspicious circumstances, limited police disclosures, and the celebrity connection. President Trump said he had spoken with Savannah Guthrie and directed federal law enforcement to be at the family's "complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY."
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