Pima County Authorities Release Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have released early ransom notes in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. The notes, sent to a local television station after the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home…
Philadelphia, PA, July 31, 2026 —
Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have released early ransom notes as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home near Tucson on February 1st.
The ransom notes were sent to a local television station following Ms. Guthrie’s disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is making the notes public in the hope that someone may recognize the writing style and provide a lead in the case.
According to officials, one of the notes indicated that Nancy Guthrie was safe, while a subsequent note stated that she had died shortly after being kidnapped. The Sheriff’s Department is focusing on distinctive linguistic characteristics within the notes, believing these may be recognizable to someone familiar with the writer.
The case remains open, and no suspects have been arrested at this time. Further details regarding the investigation have not been released.
Story summarized from the original created by JACQUES BILLEAUD on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
