The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released two redacted ransom notes received by local media in Tucson, Arizona, following the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her home in the Tucson area on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie remains missing six months after her abduction. The Sheriff's Department believes the two ransom notes were sent by the same person, noting that they share a unique linguistic style.
These communications reveal distinctive patterns of word choice, syntax, and phraseology.
— Pima County Sheriff's Department
Authorities stated the notes provide insight into the writer's mindset, motives, and tone evolution. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is currently seeking public assistance to identify the individual who wrote the notes.
Anyone with information is requested to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI or call 520-88-CRIME to remain anonymous.
Updates
Newly released details reveal the first ransom note was addressed to Savannah Guthrie and demanded $4 million in Bitcoin, with a threat to increase the amount to $6 million if not met by February 9. A second note sent on February 6 claimed Nancy Guthrie had died from a likely heart-related issue shortly after her abduction, stating, 'We did not fully grasp the seriousness of her physical condition.' Authorities also noted that Guthrie's pacemaker had been disconnected from her phone app when she went missing.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first message, addressed to Savannah Guthrie and received on February 2, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a threat to increase the amount to $6 million. A second note sent on February 6 claimed that Nancy Guthrie died shortly after her abduction due to likely heart-related issues, stating, 'We did not fully grasp the seriousness of her physical condition.' Authorities also noted that Guthrie's pacemaker was disconnected from her phone app when she went missing.
The released notes reveal that the initial ransom demand sent to Savannah Guthrie on February 2 required $4 million in Bitcoin, with a threat to increase the amount to $6 million and kill Guthrie if not met by February 9. A second note sent on February 6 claimed Guthrie had died due to her physical condition and is now 'buried in nature.' Additionally, authorities noted that Guthrie's pacemaker had been disconnected from a mobile app when she vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a subsequent increase to $6 million under threat of death. A second note, received on February 6, claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died due to physical complications and is now 'buried in nature.' Additionally, authorities noted that Guthrie's pacemaker was disconnected from her phone app when she went missing, while images have been released of a masked, armed suspect seen at her home.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first note, sent to Savannah Guthrie on February 2, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a subsequent increase to $6 million if not met by the second deadline. A second note sent on February 6 claimed that Nancy Guthrie died due to her fragile physical condition and stated, 'She is buried in nature now.' While the second note suggests her passing, the Pima County Sheriff's Office maintains that they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin for a maximum seven-day hold, but a second note sent on February 6 claimed Nancy Guthrie had died and was 'buried in nature.' While the second note suggests her death was heart-related and unintended, authorities state they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin before a deadline on the 5th, with the amount increasing to $6 million if unpaid by the 9th. A second note sent on February 6 claimed Nancy Guthrie had died due to her physical condition and is now 'buried in nature.' While the notes suggest her death may have been heart-related, the Pima County Sheriff's Office stated they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a deadline that would increase to $6 million if not paid. A second note sent four days later claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died due to her physical condition and is now buried in nature. While the notes contain these claims, the Pima County Sheriff's Office stated they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The first ransom note, received by KOLD-TV 13 News on February 2, demanded $4 million USD in Bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release within 12 hours, with the amount increasing to $6 million USD if the deadline was missed. A second note sent on February 6 claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, possibly due to heart-related issues, and stated, 'She is buried in nature now.' While the second note claims she has perished, the Pima County Sheriff's Office maintains that they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The released notes reveal that the first ransom note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a secondary deadline for $6 million, claiming Nancy would be released within 12 hours of payment. In contrast, a second note sent on February 6 claimed Guthrie had died due to her physical condition and is currently 'buried in nature.' While the second note suggests the death was heart-related, the Pima County Sheriff's Office stated they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The released notes reveal that the first ransom note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, demanded $4 million USD in Bitcoin and claimed Nancy Guthrie would be released unharmed upon payment. A second note, sent four days later, claimed Guthrie had died due to her physical condition and stated, 'She is buried in nature now.' Despite these claims, the Pima County Sheriff's Office has stated it cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
Released details reveal the first ransom note, received on February 2, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a deadline that would increase to $6 million if not met by the following Monday. A second note sent on February 6 claimed Nancy Guthrie died in captivity due to her physical condition and stated, 'She is buried in nature now.' While authorities cannot verify her death, they are actively investigating the notes and reviewing extensive video evidence alongside the FBI.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first note, addressed to Savannah Guthrie, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a threat that the amount would rise to $6 million if not paid by a specific deadline. A second note, sent four days later, claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died and was now 'buried in nature.' While the second note asserts her death was likely heart-related, the Pima County Sheriff's Office stated they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The released ransom notes reveal that the first note, sent to Savannah Guthrie on February 2, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin with a secondary threat to increase the amount to $6 million if not paid by February 9. A second note received on February 6 claimed Nancy Guthrie had died due to her physical condition and is now buried in nature. While the kidnappers claim she passed away, the Pima County Sheriff's Office stated they cannot verify her death and the investigation remains active.
The released notes reveal that the first ransom demand, sent to Savannah Guthrie on February 2, sought $4 million in Bitcoin and threatened Nancy Guthrie's life if deadlines were not met. A second note sent on February 6 claimed that Guthrie had died, likely from a heart-related issue, and stated, 'She is buried in nature now.' While the second note presents these claims, the Pima County Sheriff's Office maintains that they cannot verify Guthrie's death and the investigation remains active.
