A Nancy Guthrie ransom note reportedly claimed the 84-year-old died shortly after she was abducted from her Arizona home. Authorities have not confirmed her death, and her whereabouts remain unknown.
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Under Review
The Associated Press reported that CNN and other outlets cited law enforcement sources about the message. The note reportedly claimed Guthrie died after being kidnapped.
ABC News reported that the second note was sent to a Tucson television station. Sources told the outlet it said Guthrie died shortly after she was taken.
Investigators have not publicly confirmed the claim. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have also not released the full contents of the notes.
What Happened In Arizona
Guthrie, the mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1, 2026. Authorities said she disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona.
Investigators found evidence suggesting she was taken against her will. The FBI later released images and video of a masked person near her front door.
The FBI has asked the public for digital information, including photos, videos and doorbell camera footage, that may help locate her.
Case Remains Active
CBS News reported that investigators believe at least one ransom note likely came from the person involved in the abduction. However, officials have not announced an arrest.
Several ransom messages have reportedly surfaced since Guthrie vanished. Some demanded cryptocurrency, while others included claims about her condition.
Authorities have treated the case as an active criminal investigation. Her body has not been recovered.
Family Continues Seeking Answers
Savannah Guthrie and her family have made public pleas for information since the disappearance. The family has also offered a reward for information that could help bring Nancy Guthrie home.
The FBI previously announced a reward for information leading to her recovery or to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved.
The case remains unresolved nearly five months after Guthrie disappeared. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement.