Savannah Guthrie's Mother's Kidnapper Demands Ransom Worth Millions Of Bitcoin? Police Reveals

Today Show host, Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing from her Tucson, Arizona home since February 1, 2026. Nancy requires daily medication that could be fatal if missed for more than 24 hours. Recently, the Pima County Sheriff's Department officially transitioned the investigation from a missing-persons case to a criminal investigation, treating Nancy Guthrie's residence as a crime scene. According to the latest updates, on the third day of the search, a reputed media outlet claimed to have gotten its hands on a ransom demand note from Savannah's mother's kidnapper.

Details of Savannah Guthrie's mother's kidnapper's alleged ransom demand

Reporters at TMZ reportedly received an unverified ransom note regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of February 3, 2026. The note demands millions of dollars in Bitcoin (cryptocurrency) to be sent to a specific Bitcoin address for her safe release. The letter reportedly contained precise personal details about Nancy and her home. The details included a description of an item the sender said was damaged at Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home, as well as what Nancy was wearing when she disappeared. TMZ reportedly handed over the ransom demand to the police.

Police verification regarding Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper's alleged ransom demand

In response to the alleged ransom demand for Nancy Guthrie, police have maintained a cautious and investigative stance. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed they are aware of "possible ransom note circulating" in the media, but have not verified its legitimacy. Sheriff Chris Nanos stated during a February 3, 2026, press conference that the department was taking all tips "very seriously" while avoiding direct confirmation of a ransom to avoid compromising the ongoing investigation.

The FBI has reportedly reviewed the ransom demand note that TMZ forwarded to the authorities. While the local Arizona news outlet reported receiving a note demanding millions in Bitcoin, police have cautioned that these could be from hoaxers looking to exploit the high-profile case. Overall, the letter's authenticity is still being verified by the police, and post-investigation details are awaited.

What did the initial police investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance reveal?

The initial investigation into the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie revealed evidence of a "nighttime kidnapping." The Pima County Sheriff's Office confirmed there was evidence of forced entry at Nancy Guthrie's home and is coordinating with the FBI. Police believe she was taken from her home against her will. As details of her limited mobility, including the fact that she "couldn't walk 50 yards by herself", were shared by her daughter, it ruled out the possibility that Nancy wandered off. Notably, Nancy Guthrie's cellphone, wallet, and vehicle were all still at the residence when she vanished.

Nancy's items were treated as forensic evidence, and DNA samples were collected and processed. However, the early results matched only Nancy Guthrie herself and did not point to a specific suspect. Amid that, some conflicting reports emerged regarding a "blood trail" at the scene; while some sources reported it, the sheriff declined to provide specific details on blood evidence. As the latest details regarding a ransom note surfaced, the Guthrie family asked everyone for prayers.

Investigators have not received any updates on Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts, even after three days since her disappearance. The Guthrie family and fans still wait for hopeful news.

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