Authorities believe two ransom notes sent to the family of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie were likely from her abductors. The first note, sent on February 2, demanded millions in bitcoin for her release and included specific details about her home. The second note, sent on February 6, claimed Guthrie had died but expressed remorse, stating her death was unintentional. Investigators suspect both notes originated from the same computer IP address.
Savannah Guthrie, the NBC 'Today' show co-host and Nancy's daughter, confirmed the family believes the two notes are authentic. She and her siblings released an emotional plea to the kidnappers, urging them to return their mother. The family is offering a $1 million reward, while the FBI has also offered $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie's safe return.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are actively investigating the case, which remains unsolved. Authorities have not confirmed the authenticity of the notes but are treating them as credible leads. Blood was found on Guthrie’s porch, and surveillance footage showed a masked individual near her home. The case has drawn national attention, with President Donald Trump expressing hope for a resolution.
Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 after failing to attend an online church service the following day. The initial ransom note was sent to multiple media outlets, including local stations and TMZ, via their online tip lines. The second note, which did not make any demands, was sent to fewer outlets and was not publicly disclosed until recently.
Savannah Guthrie has repeatedly urged the public to come forward with any information, emphasizing that someone must know something about her mother’s disappearance. The family remains in agony, she said, and they cannot find peace until Guthrie is found.