- The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released two ransom notes related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on January 31, 2023.
- The first ransom note, received on February 2, demanded $4 million in bitcoin by February 5, threatening that the ransom would increase to $6 million if not paid.
- A second note arrived on February 6, stating that Guthrie 'perished shortly after she was taken' and suggesting it was heart-related.
- Savannah Guthrie publicly pleaded for her mother's return on Instagram on February 7, urging the kidnappers to do the right thing.
- The Pima County sheriff's officials released both ransom notes on February 10, asking the public to help identify the writer.
- Nancy Guthrie, aged 84, was last seen after being dropped off at her home in Tucson on January 31.
- The first note indicated that Guthrie was safe but scared, and would be held for ransom for a maximum of seven days.
- The investigation remains active, with authorities seeking information on anyone who may have acted suspiciously around the time of her disappearance.
Pima County sheriff's officials have released two ransom notes in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on February 1. The first note, sent on February 2, demanded $4 million in bitcoin for her release, threatening to increase the ransom to $6 million if not paid by February 9. It stated, "If payment is not received by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5 p.m., she will be killed. Your mother is aware of this and her life is in your hands."1234810
The second note, received on February 6, claimed that Guthrie had "perished shortly after she was taken" and suggested it was due to a heart condition, stating, "She is buried in nature now." The sheriff's department has not confirmed the authenticity of the notes but is urging the public to recognize the writer's distinctive linguistic style, which may help identify the suspect.56
Savannah Guthrie, a prominent TV host, has made emotional pleas for her mother's return, stating, "I'm asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now." Investigators are looking for anyone who may have noticed unusual behavior or changes in acquaintances around the time of Nancy's disappearance. The investigation remains active, with no suspects identified yet.7
The notes were sent to KOLD-TV 13 News, a local CBS affiliate in Tucson, and are part of a broader effort to gather information on Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts. Authorities are particularly interested in the writer's patterns of expression, hoping that someone may recognize them and come forward with information.9
“The first note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie and sent to Tucson's KOLD-TV, demanded $4 million in bitcoin by Feb. 5 and warned the ransom would rise to $6 million. The sheriff's office says it cannot verify the second note's claim that the 84-year-old died, and the investigation remains active.”
Rolling Stone
