Nancy Guthrie Case Updates: TMZ says it has received a new ransom note from someone claiming to have critical information about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The sender, who has contacted the outlet repeatedly during the investigation, demanded payment in cryptocurrency in exchange for details about Guthrie’s alleged abduction in late February.
The latest message is the first to reference a specific location, claiming Guthrie was seen in Sonora, Mexico, and the first in which the sender alleges she is now dead. The note also criticized the FBI for dismissing earlier messages as a scam. TMZ said it forwarded the email to federal investigators.
Nancy Guthrie Case: What Did the Ransom Note Claim?
The sender claimed Nancy Guthrie was taken to Sonora, Mexico, a state bordering Arizona. This marks the first time any ransom note in the case has referenced a specific location. The note also alleged that Guthrie is now dead, a significant escalation from previous messages that demanded payment for information about her whereabouts.
The sender expressed dissatisfaction that earlier contacts were not taken seriously by federal officials and blasted the FBI for rejecting them as a fraud. The note required payment in bitcoin, which is a frequent strategy employed by con artists to evade detection.
Nancy Guthrie Case:Â How Are Authorities Responding?
A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Office told Newsweek that authorities are aware of reports about possible ransom notes tied to the case and that all tips and leads are taken seriously and passed directly to detectives working with the FBI. The sheriff’s office said questions about any specific ransom note should be directed to the FBI.
The FBI has not confirmed the authenticity of any such messages linked to the investigation. TMZ said it forwarded the email to federal investigators.
Nancy Guthrie Case:Â Is This the First Ransom Note in the Case?
No. The Guthrie family previously revealed they received multiple ransom demands, with Savannah Guthrie saying at least two appeared credible. The family recorded video messages in response to those demands. However, this is the first note received by a media outlet rather than the family directly.
The sender has reportedly contacted TMZ repeatedly during the investigation, suggesting an ongoing effort to engage with the media. The latest note’s specific claims about location and death represent a departure from earlier messages.
Nancy Guthrie Case:Â What Is the Current Status of the Investigation?
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Jan. 31. She was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe she was abducted, and the FBI has released surveillance footage showing a masked individual outside her home the night she vanished.
No suspect has been named after more than two months. The family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery, with additional rewards bringing the total to more than $1.2 million. Savannah Guthrie returned to the “Today” show on April 6, saying, “My joy will be my protest.”
What Did Savannah Guthrie Say About Ransom Notes?
In a previous interview, Savannah Guthrie revealed that the family received multiple ransom demands. She said at least two appeared credible, prompting the family to record video messages in response. She did not disclose the contents of those messages or whether the family paid any ransom.
She has not publicly commented on the latest note received by TMZ.
FAQs: Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note
Q: What did the new ransom note claim?
A: It claimed Nancy Guthrie was seen in Sonora, Mexico, and that she is now dead. It demanded cryptocurrency payment.
Q: Who received the note?
A: TMZ. The sender has reportedly contacted the outlet repeatedly during the investigation.
Q: Has the FBI confirmed the note is real?
A: No. The FBI has not confirmed the authenticity of any messages linked to the investigation.
Q: What did authorities say?
A: The Pima County Sheriff’s Office said all tips are taken seriously and passed to detectives working with the FBI.
Q: Has a suspect been named?
A: No. No suspect has been named after more than two months.
Q: What is the reward?
A: The family has offered $1 million, with additional rewards bringing the total to over $1.2 million.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
