That's So Criminal Finding Nancy Guthrie: Savannah Speaks Out - Ep. 20
Mar 26, 2026
Savannah Guthrie, television journalist and daughter of missing Nancy Guthrie, gives a first-person account of her family’s ordeal. She discusses why she believes the ransom notes are real. She recounts distressing crime-scene clues, the fear of nightly footage, and the strain of public suspicion. She also praises investigators and urges anyone with tips to come forward.
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Savannah Believes Ransom Notes Were Real
- Savannah Guthrie believes two ransom notes her family received were genuine.
- She and her family were prepared to pay $6 million in Bitcoin but never received any proof of life before the deadlines passed.
Nancy Taken From Her Bed In Pajamas
- Nancy Guthrie was taken from her bed in the dead of night, in pajamas and without shoes.
- Family found the back door propped open, a ripped-off front porch camera, and blood droplets leading into the driveway, prompting them to conclude she was abducted.
Savannah Feels Guilt Over Public Profile
- Savannah wrestles with guilt that her public profile made her mother a target.
- She asked her brother if he thought her visibility caused the kidnapping and he answered that it might be because people know she has money.