Nancy Guthrie ransom notes likely came from abductor who said she died, investigators believe
Updated on: June 22, 2026 / 8:44 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Investigators believe the two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were likely from her abductors.
- The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for Guthrie's release.
- The second note stated that Nancy Guthrie had died, but indicated it was not intentional.
- Authorities believe both notes were sent from the same computer IP address.
- Savannah Guthrie believes the two notes she and her family received are authentic.
- The first note, sent on February 2, included specific details about Guthrie's home and was addressed to Savannah Guthrie.
- The second note, sent on February 6, was similar in style but made no demands.
- Savannah Guthrie and her siblings publicly addressed the kidnappers, offering to pay for their mother's return.
- The FBI and Pima County detectives are continuing the investigation.