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Release of Guthrie Ransom Notes Yields Only a Modest Bump in Tips, Case Remains Unsolved

Authorities released the notes to prompt recognition of distinctive wording and are continuing forensic and digital analysis as they follow every lead.

TUCSON, ARIZONA - MARCH 02: A makeshift memorial adorns the front of the home of Nancy Guthrie on March 02, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home one month ago on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
TUCSON, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: A memorial is seen in front of Nancy Guthrie's residence after a no-parking policy was implemented for the area around the home on February 26, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Officials said they needed to implement a no-parking policy due to traffic congestion in the area. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
CATALINA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 3: Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos (left), speaks to the media on February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. He and FBI assistant special agent in-charge Jon Edwards (right) were answering questions about the search for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie.(Photo by Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Investigators say 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home and remains missing after the early‑February abduction on Feb. 1.
  • Two ransom communications sent to the family on Feb. 2 and Feb. 6 demanded bitcoin and later claimed Nancy had died, and officials published the notes to solicit public tips.
  • The public release produced a slight increase in tips but none that have led to an arrest or confirmed resolution of Nancy Guthrie’s status.
  • Law enforcement is pursuing forensic and digital lines of inquiry, including mixed DNA testing, a pacemaker check, blockchain tracing of bitcoin transfers, and review of tens of thousands of videos with FBI help.
  • Savannah Guthrie has made repeated public pleas and offered a $1 million reward, investigators say all tips are being followed up, and anyone with information should contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department or the FBI.