Authorities believe two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance were likely from her abductor, with one note claiming she had died. The notes, sent to the family and media outlets, demanded millions in bitcoin for her release and later revealed her apparent death.
The first note, sent on February 2, included specific details about Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona, and was addressed to her daughter, Savannah Guthrie. A second note, sent on February 6, did not make any demands but indicated that the abductors did not intend for Nancy Guthrie to die.
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. The ransom notes were sent to three media outlets and the Guthrie family, with the first note demanding millions in bitcoin for her release. The notes were likely sent from the same computer IP address, according to investigators.
Savannah Guthrie, a co-host on the “Today” show, has publicly addressed her mother’s kidnappers and urged them to return her mother. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward, in addition to the FBI’s reward of up to $100,000, for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.
The FBI and Pima County detectives are investigating the kidnapping and searching for Nancy Guthrie and her abductors. The case has drawn widespread attention, with the family and authorities pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
Investigation and Aftermath
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping is ongoing, with a task force working to track down her abductors. The case has highlighted the importance of public assistance in solving crimes, with the Guthrie family and authorities relying on tips from the public to bring Nancy Guthrie home.
The FBI is urging anyone with information to contact their tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, her family and authorities remain hopeful that she will be found safe and that her abductors will be brought to justice.
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of crime on families and communities, and the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and the public in solving crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.
