Second Ransom Note in Nancy Guthrie Case Claimed She Had Died

A second ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case reportedly claimed the missing 84-year-old died shortly after her February abduction.

New details have emerged in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. Sources familiar with the investigation say a second ransom note sent to a Tucson television station shortly after her February 2026 abduction claimed that Guthrie had died and been buried in a natural area. Authorities had not previously disclosed the contents of the message as investigators worked to protect the integrity of the case.

Second Message Revealed Months Later

According to sources, the second communication was received days after Guthrie disappeared from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson on February 1.

The note reportedly claimed that Guthrie died shortly after the abduction and had been buried outdoors. Investigators kept those details from the public while they continued to evaluate the credibility of the messages and pursue leads.

First Ransom Demand Sought Millions

The newly revealed message followed an earlier ransom note that demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for Guthrie's return.

Authorities previously said the initial communication contained details about Guthrie and her property that were not publicly known, leading investigators to believe the sender may have had direct knowledge of the kidnapping.

Investigation Remains Active

The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department continue to investigate the case. Detectives have spent months analyzing physical evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, tracing digital communications, and examining the ransom notes.

Despite the extensive investigation, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced in connection with Guthrie's disappearance.

Family Continues to Seek Answers

Savannah Guthrie and her family previously made public appeals asking for Nancy Guthrie's safe return and expressing a willingness to cooperate with efforts to bring her home.

The revelation of the second note adds another troubling development to a case that has remained unresolved for months and continues to draw national attention.

Authorities Urge Public to Report Information

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to contact law enforcement.

Officials have emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing as they work to determine who was responsible and what happened following her abduction.