Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died, sources say

A tragic turn of events has unfolded in Tucson, Arizona, following the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of renowned “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Sources familiar with the investigation have revealed that a second ransom note received by a Tucson television station indicated that Nancy Guthrie had passed away shortly after being abducted.

The heartbreaking incident occurred in the early hours of February 1 when Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her home in Tucson. In the days that followed her disappearance, ransom notes were sent to various media outlets, including two notes that were deemed potentially credible by investigators. The first note demanded cryptocurrency for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return, while the second note, according to sources, claimed that she had died shortly after being taken and was buried in a remote location.

Despite the efforts of the FBI to trace the origin of the ransom notes, Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts remain unknown, and the suspect behind her abduction remains unidentified. Images from Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera showing a masked man at her house were released early in the investigation, but the case has yet to be solved.

In a heartfelt plea for information, Savannah Guthrie took to Instagram on February 7, urging the perpetrators to return her mother and emphasizing the family’s willingness to cooperate. Subsequently, FBI Director Kash Patel released a surveillance photo on February 10, showing a potential subject in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

As the investigation continues, Savannah Guthrie has spoken out in her first interview, expressing the family’s desperation for answers. She emphasized the importance of coming forward with any information that could lead to a resolution in the case, stressing that it is never too late to do the right thing.

For anyone with information related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, authorities urge them to contact 911, the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900. The Guthrie family remains hopeful for a breakthrough in the case and continues to seek closure in this tragic ordeal.