Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Second Note Claims Death
A second note sent to media outlets following the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie claims she has died, according to NBC News. The note, received on February 6, 2026, offered no payment demand and described her death as an accident. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department continue to investigate the disappearance, which remains unresolved nearly five months after she was taken from her Tucson, Arizona home.
What do the two notes sent after Nancy Guthrie's disappearance say?
The first note arrived days after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026. It demanded millions in bitcoin for her release and claimed she was safe. According to a BBC report citing an investigator's statement to CBS, the note included specific details about her residence, bedroom, and the home's surroundings. It was addressed directly to her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today programme.
The second note, sent on February 6, took a markedly different tone. It contained no ransom demand. Instead, it claimed Nancy Guthrie had died and described her death as an accident, including an apology to the family. The existence of this note was previously known, but its content was not disclosed until now.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department declined to comment on the notes' content but confirmed the investigation remains active.