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Elizabeth Smart Urges Hope in Ongoing Nancy Guthrie Search

2/27/2026

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Elizabeth Smart, a kidnap survivor, urged continued hope as the search for Nancy Guthrie remains active after she disappeared on January 31, 2026.
During a podcast, Smart noted that survival chances drop significantly after 48 hours, citing law enforcement.
She urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's return.

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Elizabeth Smart, a kidnap survivor, urged continued hope as the search for Nancy Guthrie remains active after she disappeared on January 31, 2026.
During a podcast, Smart noted that survival chances drop significantly after 48 hours, citing law enforcement.
She urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's return.