American TV host Savannah Guthrie has released another video message directly appealing to the alleged abductors of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was taken from her home over a week ago. The family has indicated they will pay a ransom reportedly worth six million US dollars in Bitcoin, though authorities have not fully verified the ransom notes. Law enforcement experts note the ambiguous tone of the latest appeal, with some interpreting it as confirmation of life whilst others suggest the language may indicate a more sombre outcome.