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Ransom Note Details Emerge in Missing Host's Case
6 Feb
Summary
- Ransom note mentions Apple Watch placement and a floodlight.
- Email sent to Levin described Nancy as 'OK, but scared.'
- Note hints at kidnapper's proximity to Tucson area.
As of Thursday, February 6, 2026, new details have surfaced regarding a ransom note received by Levin concerning the disappearance of Nancy, the 84-year-old mother of a television host. Levin reported receiving the note via email, which he immediately forwarded to authorities, including the FBI. The note described Nancy as "OK, but scared" and indicated she was aware of the demands being made.
According to Levin, the ransom note included specific details that have not yet been publicly released, such as the "placement of the Apple Watch" and a damaged floodlight on her property near Tucson. The email also hinted at the sender's location, suggesting they were within a certain radius of Tucson. Authorities confirmed the note's mention of these details, adding credence to its potential legitimacy.
Nancy was reported missing from her home near Tucson on Sunday, February 1, having last been seen on Saturday, January 31. Her children have made emotional appeals via social media, requesting direct communication to ensure their mother is alive and safe. The FBI is investigating the note, separate from an unrelated arrest made in connection with a hoax ransom demand.
