Nancy Guthrie case update: Trump threatens death penalty for abductors if Today co-host's mother is not found alive

US President Trump has reportedly said he would instruct the Justice Department to seek death penalty if Nancy Guthrie is not found alive. She has been missing since 1 February.

The president said the abductors would face “very, very severe — the most severe” federal consequences if Nancy Guthrie is found dead after being abducted, reported New York Post.

Asked if that meant the DOJ would request the death penalty, Trump answered: “The most, yeah — that’s true.”

(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)