Additional Coverage:
- Nancy Guthrie update: Ransom note claims Savannah Guthrie’s mom is ‘buried with nature’ (themirror.com)
New details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, following the release of ransom notes linked to the case.
Nancy, 84, vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31, with family members reporting her missing the following day. Despite extensive efforts, she remains missing more than four months later, and no suspects have been identified.
Authorities have yet to make any arrests, but two ransom notes sent to the Guthrie family via media outlets in the days after Nancy’s disappearance have now been made public, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding her abduction.
The first authenticated note demanded a $4 million ransom in bitcoin and included detailed descriptions of Nancy’s home, including her bedroom and the surrounding property. This note was believed to be addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie.
A second note, received on February 6 and also confirmed as authentic by the FBI, stated that Nancy had died following the kidnapping and was “buried with nature now.” The kidnappers reportedly indicated they did not intend for Nancy to die.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings responded to the ransom notes with a heartfelt video message posted on social media. In it, Savannah expressed, “We received your message, and we understand.
We beg you now to return our mother to us.” She added that her family was willing to pay the ransom and has continued to share emotional appeals and updates on the investigation.
In a March interview with NBC, Savannah acknowledged that some subsequent ransom notes might have been fake, though she affirmed that the initial two notes appeared genuine.
Brian Entin, a NewsNation reporter covering the case, suggested that Savannah Guthrie’s frustration is growing as the search drags on. He also noted that she is reportedly no longer in direct communication with Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who initially served as her primary contact during the early stages of the investigation.
Entin described this shift as significant, commenting, “The fact that she’s not talking to him anymore makes me wonder if she’s lost some confidence. It’s been three months. How could you not be upset if you’re Savannah?”
The search for Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.