Article continues below advertisementEd Smart, father of kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, expressed deep empathy and offered advice to the family of 84-year-old missing woman Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, praising their public plea as a critical, strategic move to encourage a safe return. Drawing on his experience, Ed emphasized keeping hope alive, leveraging public support and the importance of continued investigation.He noted that speaking directly to suspected captors, as the Guthrie family did, can be a crucial decision when time is running out.