Second note sent to media in Nancy Guthrie disappearance claims she died

Two ransom notes sent days after Nancy Guthrie vanished, and a third message from someone claiming to know ‌the kidnappers' identities, have been deemed fakes.

a second ransom note allegedly sent to some media outlets just days after Nancy Guthrie went missing reportedly said the 84-year-old died and is "buried with nature."

The second of two ransom notes sent to the Guthrie family in February regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said she was dead and was believed to have come from the alleged abductor, sources say. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

A second ransom note says 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is dead, reports say.

A second ransom note says 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is dead, reports say.

A second ransom note says 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is dead, reports say.

CBS reported that law enforcement asked media outlets to refrain from publishing details of the notes while officials investigated Guthrie’s disappearance.

Authorities believe that two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family shortly after her disappearance are linked to the same person or group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

The note made no request for payment for the return of her body and did not include an apology, sources told NBC News. The post Second note after Nancy Guthrie disappearance reportedly said she died appeared first on MS NOW.

Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.

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The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

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Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona in the early hours of 1 February.

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Some media outlets had previously reported receiving ransom notes tied to the case in the days after Guthrie’s disappearance in early February.

Some media outlets had previously reported receiving ransom notes tied to the case in the days after Guthrie’s disappearance in early February.

Some media outlets had previously reported receiving ransom notes tied to the case in the days after Guthrie’s disappearance in early February.

CNN reported Monday that one of notes revealed that Nancy Guthrie was dead - and those who kidnapped her did not mean to kill her, but she died shortly after her disappearance.

A note sent to the media following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie claimed she had died, according to reports.

In a chilling development regarding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, a ransom note surfaced, revealing an apology for her alleged accidental death, diverging from earlier demands for her safe return. Despite efforts to trace the assailant through an unclaimed Bitcoin payment, the investigation remains unresolved as Savannah Guthrie earnestly appealed for her mother's safe return, offering a reward amid the ongoing pursuit of an unidentified suspect.

One of the notes allegedly revealed that Nancy Guthrie was dead — and those who kidnapped her did not mean to kill her, but she died shortly after her disappearance

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

A pair of ransom notes sent in February, including one saying Nancy Guthrie had died, were likely sent by Guthrie's abductor, investigators belive. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

NBC News has new reporting tonight on one of the two credible notes authorities say they received regarding the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Citing three sources, an update from the outlet said, “The second note indicated the 84-year-old had died. It did not offer an apology or any request for payment for the release of […]

Tonight, there’s new reporting on the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted from her home on February 1, 2026, nearly five months ago. NBC News has learned one of the messages from someone claiming to have taken her suggests she may no longer be alive. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the story.

Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.

New letter reportedly sent to the media claims Nancy Guthrie is dead as investigators probe note, per NBC News reporting.

The Arizona TV station that received some of the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes confirmed grim reports that one claimed she’d died – clarifying conflicting reports over the unpleasant possibility.

The second note sent to media outlets in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said that the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie was dead, according to a recent report from NBC News. The Guthrie family received two notes shortly after Nancy’s disappearance. The first demanded a cryptocurrency ransom for Nancy’s safe return, […]

The second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie indicated that she had died but contained no apology or request for payment.