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Ransom Note After Nancy Guthrie’s Abduction Claims She Has Died

A ransom note sent after the 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping claims she has died, stirring fresh anguish for TV host Savannah Guthrie as authorities probe the case.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on June 15 2023
Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on June 15 2023

In brief

A second ransom note, received by Savannah Guthrie’s family on 6 February, alleges that her mother, Nancy, died following an abduction from her Tucson home. The note also apologises, claiming there was no intent for her death. Police from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are conducting a full investigation, with the case still active. Savannah Guthrie has publicly pleaded for information, stepping away from her Today show duties while the search continues. Rewards for information leading to Nancy’s recovery have been announced, but the mystery of her disappearance remains unresolved.

A second ransom note, received by Savannah Guthrie’s family on 6 February, claims that her mother, Nancy, died after an abduction from her Tucson home.

The note, which followed an earlier one demanding millions in bitcoin, apologises for the death and states it was unintentional.

Authorities from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are investigating the case, which remains active and ongoing.

Television presenter Savannah Guthrie has publicly pleaded for information, stepping away from her Today show duties for months while the search continues.

A reward of $1 million is offered by the family and $100 000 from the FBI for leads that could help bring Nancy back, although her fate remains uncertain.

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