Michael Feldman’s Heartbreaking Mother’s Day Tribute to Savannah Guthrie

Michael Feldman had just one thing to say to his wife on Mother’s Day — and it said everything. The political consultant took to Instagram on Sunday, May 10, to share a raw, blurry photo of Savannah Guthrie holding their two kids, Vale, 11, and Charley, 9, in a tight embrace — kissing Charley’s head while pulling them both close. “To the strongest person I know,” Feldman, 57, wrote. “Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day. ❤️💔❤️”

The broken heart emoji in the middle of those two red ones felt intentional. Because this isn’t just any Mother’s Day for the Today show co-anchor. It’s the first since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona — a nightmare that is now approaching its 100th day with no named suspects and no confirmed trace of where Nancy is.

The outpouring from Savannah’s NBC family was immediate. Former Today co-anchor Hoda Kotb, 61, left two words in the comments: “Holding you.” Meet the Press host Kristen Welker wrote, “Love you, SG — praying for you today and every day.” Today lifestyle contributor Jill Martin added, “Redefines strongest.” Siri Daly, wife of Today co-anchor Carson Daly, commented “We love you all,” while sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak, married to co-anchor Craig Melvin, left a string of heart emojis. Even ABC’s David Muir showed up in the comments.

Savannah, 54, wasn’t silent either. On her own Instagram Stories, she shared a reel of tender moments with Nancy — family gatherings, grandchildren, siblings — set against the quiet devastation of what this day means right now. “Mother, daughter, sister, Nonie,” she wrote. “We miss you with every breath. We will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you.”

She ended the post with a direct appeal: “We need help. Someone knows something that can make the difference. Call 1800CALLFBI. You can be anonymous and the reward remains available. Please keep praying. Bring her home.”

What We Know About Nancy’s Disappearance

Nancy was last seen on the evening of January 31, when her daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni dropped her off at her Catalina Foothills home around 9:45 p.m. after dinner. When she didn’t show up for church services the next morning, she was reported missing. Doorbell camera footage — recovered in part through an FBI collaboration with Google — showed a masked man in a ski mask and backpack covering the camera with plants in the early hours of February 1 before carrying out the abduction. Subsequent surveillance revealed the same suspect had been spotted near the home on prior occasions, suggesting the attack was premeditated.

A combined reward of $1.2 million is being offered for information leading to Nancy’s recovery. Anyone with tips is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s tip line at 520-351-4900 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

The investigation has not been without controversy. FBI Director Kash Patel publicly claimed on Fox News’ Hang Out With Sean Hannity podcast that federal agents were kept out of the investigation for four days after Nancy’s abduction. “We went in and got the Ring doorbell. And we said, ‘Hey, is anyone talking to Google?’” Patel said, explaining that the FBI’s outreach to Google led directly to the doorbell image being made public. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department pushed back, releasing a statement saying a member of the FBI Task Force was present at the scene the night of the incident and that “coordination with the Bureau began without delay.”

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who has faced criticism for allegedly clearing Nancy’s home as a crime scene too quickly, for using a private DNA firm over the FBI lab, and for not deploying cadaver dogs, offered a brief but notable update to Fox News Digital on Friday: when asked whether investigators were closer to solving the case as the 100-day mark approaches, he simply said, “We are.”

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to reporters this month that DNA and video analysis are actively underway, supported by laboratories across the country, and that tips are still being received and reviewed. “Even small details may be significant,” a spokesperson said.

One detail that has drawn attention from outside experts: retired Arizona Department of Public Safety lieutenant Dave Smith told Fox News he believes Nancy may have been taken across the border into Mexico, citing the way the suspect appeared to carry his firearm — a method Smith described as “Mexican carry” — and the geography of Tucson’s desert landscape, which he said makes evidence notoriously difficult to preserve. “Once it rains, your footprints go away,” Smith noted. “The sun is hard on other forms of evidence and frankly this is a tough place to investigate crimes.” Law enforcement has not publicly confirmed or denied any international angle.

There was also a brief scare last week when human remains were discovered near the intersection of River and Craycroft roads in Tucson — roughly seven miles from Nancy’s home. Tucson police later confirmed the bones are believed to be prehistoric and have no connection to the case.

Kidnapping survivor and advocate Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted from her own home at age 14 and held for nine months before being rescued, told CNN’s Erin Burnett that she believes Nancy may still be alive — drawing on her own experience as reason for hope.

How Savannah Has Been Holding On

Savannah spent two months in Tucson after her mother’s disappearance before returning to the Today show on April 6. Before coming back, she sat down for an emotional two-part interview with Hoda Kotb that left little doubt about the depth of her anguish.

“It is unbearable,” she said, breaking down in tears. “And to think of what she went through, I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night, and in the darkness, I imagine her terror, and it is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought and I will not hide my face, but she needs to come home now.”

She also sobbed over the possibility that her own public profile may have made her mother a target. “I just want to say, I’m so sorry, mommy,” she said through tears. “I’m so sorry if it’s me.”

But even in her grief, Savannah has been resolute. “I will not fall apart,” she said. “I will not let whoever did this take my children’s mother from them, I will not let them take my joy. They will not take our love, they will not take our faith. But our anguish is real. We need help. We need someone to tell the truth.”

In her interview with Kotb, Savannah described her mother in the kind of detail that makes the loss feel even more acute. “She’s incredible. She’s resolute and strong. Quiet strength, quiet faith, but hard-fought. She’s funny and a little mischievous, I would say, in her humor. She’s a noble creature. She does what’s right. She walks in faith, but not a fake, pious, put-on faith, but a grounded, earthy, she-fought-for-it faith.”

Last week, Savannah made an unexpected mid-show exit from Today on Wednesday, May 6, prompting widespread concern among viewers. Co-anchor Craig Melvin told the audience only that “Savannah had to leave a little early” and promised she’d be back the next morning. An insider confirmed the departure had nothing to do with any update in Nancy’s case — Savannah simply had an appointment. True to Melvin’s word, she was back Thursday, though she didn’t address the exit. She did get visibly emotional during a lighthearted segment where co-host Jenna Bush Hager shared childhood photos — when an image of Savannah’s old backyard flashed on screen, she smiled through what looked very much like tears. “That was in my backyard,” she said softly.

She has also made multiple social media videos alongside her sister Annie and brother Camron, pleading for anyone with information to come forward. Multiple purported ransom notes have been reported in connection with the case, with several sent to TMZ — though no suspects have been publicly identified.

The investigation remains active. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department say they continue to work together. And on this Mother’s Day, Savannah Guthrie held her children close — the way her own mother can’t hold her.