Thursday marks the 19th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Thursday marks the 19th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will. https://t.co/4XT656gak5
The disappearance (suspected kidnapping) of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, began on February 1, 2026 (reported missing that day after last seen Jan. 31). As of today (Feb 16, 2026), that's roughly the last 14-15 days of intense national coverage. During this period of heightened public interest in the case—covered heavily across networks, including
@FoxNews
with updates, true crime segments, and live coverage—Fox News has likely seen a ratings/viewership boost typical for major breaking true crime/kidnapping stories. Using recent estimates (Fox News often generates ~$10–20 million per day on average from ads + affiliate fees), and factoring in spikes from wall-to-wall sensational news events: - Over the last 14 days:
@FoxNews
likely earned around **$280 million** (using a conservative $20M/day average × 14).
@samtripoli@kurtmetzger
That's a massive windfall during a story that keeps viewers glued—while a family endures unimaginable pain. Media profits off tragedy again. Thoughts with the Guthries—hope Nancy is found safe soon. #NancyGuthrie #FoxNews
The disappearance (suspected kidnapping) of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, began on February 1, 2026 (reported missing that day after last seen Jan. 31). As of today (Feb 16, 2026), that's roughly the last 14-15 days of intense national coverage.
During this period of heightened public interest in the case—covered heavily across networks, including @FoxNews with updates, true crime segments, and live coverage—Fox News has likely seen a ratings/viewership boost typical for major breaking true crime/kidnapping stories.
Using recent estimates (Fox News often generates ~$10–20 million per day on average from ads + affiliate fees), and factoring in spikes from wall-to-wall sensational news events:
- Over the last 14 days: @FoxNews likely earned around **$280 million** (using a conservative $20M/day average × 14).
@samtripoli@kurtmetzger
That's a massive windfall during a story that keeps viewers glued—while a family endures unimaginable pain. Media profits off tragedy again. Thoughts with the Guthries—hope Nancy is found safe soon. #NancyGuthrie #FoxNews
Savannah Guthrie issued a new plea on Feb. 15 for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, as the suspected abduction enters its third week. https://t.co/vDlZYSTYds