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Ransom Note Reveals Terrifying Ultimatum for Nancy Guthrie
23 Jul
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie's life was threatened in a ransom note with escalating demands.
- A masked man was seen tampering with the doorbell camera before the abduction.
- Savannah Guthrie emotionally pleaded for public assistance in finding her mother.
The details of a ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, have surfaced. The note reportedly states that Nancy, who has been missing since January 31st, 2026, is being held for ransom. The sender warned that Nancy's life "is in your hands" and outlined escalating financial demands.
The first note allegedly demanded $4 million in bitcoin by Thursday, February 5th, 2026, with a further demand of $6 million by Monday, February 9th, 2026. It specified that failure to meet the final deadline by 5 p.m. would result in Nancy's death.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows a masked man tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera prior to her abduction from her Tucson, Arizona home. The FBI is investigating the note's authenticity. This follows a recent report indicating a second note claimed Nancy, 84, was deceased.
Savannah Guthrie has publicly expressed her family's deep distress, emotionally pleading on television for anyone with information to come forward. She described the constant agony the family endures and their desperate need for help. Law enforcement agencies are requesting public assistance with any information regarding the case.
