Investigators Probe Two Notes in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case

Investigators believe two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were likely from her abductors, according to sources familiar with the case. The first note, sent on February 2, demanded millions in bitcoin for Guthrie's release and contained specific details about her home, including an Apple Watch on her bedroom floor and a broken back porch light. The second note claimed Guthrie had died accidentally and offered to return her body without any further demands.

The first ransom note was sent to three media outlets, including TMZ, while the second note did not make any demands but matched the language and style of the first. Both notes have been reviewed by investigators and deemed potentially credible. Authorities also said the notes likely came from Guthrie’s possible abductors and that they were likely sent from the same IP address.

Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today show and Nancy's daughter, confirmed in an interview with NBC News that the family believes these two notes are authentic. 'I believe the two notes that we received, that we responded to, I tend to believe those are real,' she said.

In response to the second note, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a video on Instagram addressing their mother's kidnappers directly. 'We received your message and we understand,' she said. 'We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her.'

The task force investigating Guthrie's abduction includes the FBI and Pima County detectives. The case remains active, with no confirmed leads on Guthrie's whereabouts or those responsible for her kidnapping.