In brief
A ransom note sent days after Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Arizona claims the 84‑year‑old woman had died, a claim that the family calls authentic but authorities have not confirmed. The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for her release; the second apologized for her death, stating it was inadvertent. While the Pima County Sheriff’s Department works with the FBI, the case remains active. The family offers a $1 million reward for information and has reaffirmed hope despite ongoing uncertainty.
A ransom note sent days after 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died, according to sources cited by CBS and the BBC’s U.S. partner.
The note was one of two addressed to the family and sent to local and national media shortly after her January kidnapping; the first demanded millions in bitcoin for a release, the second stated she had died and included an apology to the family.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the investigation remains active but did not comment on the authenticity of the letters. Both the FBI and sheriff’s office are following up on leads and reviewing the information.
The Guthrie family believes the notes are real, offering a $1 million reward plus $100 000 from the FBI for information leading to Nancy’s return. Savannah Guthrie has publicly voiced hope while her family and law‑enforcement agencies continue the search.
