Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s abduction has captured the country’s attention. This case has understandably received enormous media attention. Savannah Guthrie is a nationally recognized public figure, and support has poured in across television and social media.

But this conversation is not about criticizing the coverage of Nancy Guthrie’s case. Her case is heartbreaking, devastating, and absolutely worthy of public attention.

The larger question we want to explore is this: what about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) cases that never become national headlines? What about the families desperately searching for loved ones without cameras, reporters, or public pressure amplifying their pleas for help?

Because the truth is, every missing person deserves this level of urgency, visibility, and public concern.