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Ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, according to reports

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137 days ago Nancy Guthrie was stolen from her bed. 

I post this dirtbag constantly as a reminder THIS POS NEEDS CAUGHT. 
Without him it feels like we wont ever know what happened to Nancy.

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Harvey Levin pushes back on reports that follow-up note contained an apology over her death.

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Nancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died

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Second Note Sent to Media Claimed Nancy Guthrie Died Following Her Abduction

One of the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes apologized for her heartbreaking death: report

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Ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

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Second Note Sent to Media Said Nancy Guthrie Was Dead

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A second note sent to media outlets after the Feb. 1 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/fbi-aids-search-as-savannah-guthrie-seeks-proof-of-life">disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie</a>, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, stated she had died shortly after her abduction and was buried in nature, according to law enforcement sources. The note did not include any ransom demands. Outlets were told of the new developments on Monday.

A second note sent to media outlets after the Feb. 1 disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, stated she had died shortly after her abduction and was buried in nature, according to law enforcement sources. The note did not include any ransom demands. Outlets were told of the new developments on Monday.

The first note, sent Feb. 2, demanded millions in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release and included specific details about her home. The second note, sent Feb. 6, used similar language but contained no monetary demands, according to sources familiar with both notes.

The first note, sent Feb. 2, demanded millions in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release and included specific details about her home. The second note, sent Feb. 6, used similar language but contained no monetary demands, according to sources familiar with both notes.

Investigators believe both notes were sent by the same person or group and originated from the same computer IP address. No money or Bitcoin was sent in response to either note, which sources say has complicated efforts to track down suspects.

Investigators believe both notes were sent by the same person or group and originated from the same computer IP address. No money or Bitcoin was sent in response to either note, which sources say has complicated efforts to track down suspects.

TMZ founder Harvey Levin disputed reports that the note his outlet received contained an apology or referenced Nancy Guthrie's death, saying it described her as "scared but OK." The Pima County Sheriff's Department directed questions about the notes to the FBI, which did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

TMZ founder Harvey Levin disputed reports that the note his outlet received contained an apology or referenced Nancy Guthrie's death, saying it described her as "scared but OK." The Pima County Sheriff's Department directed questions about the notes to the FBI, which did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

After the second note was sent, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a video on Feb. 7 addressing the kidnappers, saying, "We received your message and we understand" and offering to pay for their mother's return. Savannah Guthrie later said she believes the two notes her family responded to are authentic.

After the second note was sent, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a video on Feb. 7 addressing the kidnappers, saying, "We received your message and we understand" and offering to pay for their mother's return. Savannah Guthrie later said she believes the two notes her family responded to are authentic.

On Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie appeared on the "Today" show and, with tears on her face, urged anyone with information to come forward, saying "We are in agony." A combined reward of more than $1 million is being offered by the Guthrie family and authorities for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.

On Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie appeared on the "Today" show and, with tears on her face, urged anyone with information to come forward, saying "We are in agony." A combined reward of more than $1 million is being offered by the Guthrie family and authorities for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.

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A second note sent to media outlets after the Feb. 1 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/fbi-aids-search-as-savannah-guthrie-seeks-proof-of-life">disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie</a>, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, stated she had died shortly after her abduction and was buried in nature, according to law enforcement sources. The note did not include any ransom demands.

A second note sent to media outlets after the Feb. 1 disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, stated she had died shortly after her abduction and was buried in nature, according to law enforcement sources. The note did not include any ransom demands.

After the second note was sent, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a video on Feb. 7 addressing the kidnappers, saying "We received your message and we understand" and offering to pay for their mother's return. Savannah Guthrie later said she believes the two notes her family responded to are authentic.

After the second note was sent, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a video on Feb. 7 addressing the kidnappers, saying "We received your message and we understand" and offering to pay for their mother's return. Savannah Guthrie later said she believes the two notes her family responded to are authentic.

On Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie appeared on the "Today" show and, with tears on her face, urged anyone with information to come forward, saying "We are in agony." A combined reward of more than $1.1 million is being offered by the Guthrie family and authorities for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.

On Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie appeared on the "Today" show and, with tears on her face, urged anyone with information to come forward, saying "We are in agony." A combined reward of more than $1.1 million is being offered by the Guthrie family and authorities for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.

The Pima County Sheriff's Office dragged its feet bringing in the FBI, keeping federal investigators out for four days while critical evidence degraded. A hair sample sat in a private Florida lab for 11 weeks before the FBI even got access to it — the FBI's lab would've processed it in days. That kind of turf protection actively hampered the search for an 84-year-old woman.

The Pima County Sheriff's Office dragged its feet bringing in the FBI, keeping federal investigators out for four days while critical evidence degraded. A hair sample sat in a private Florida lab for 11 weeks before the FBI even got access to it — the FBI's lab would've processed it in days. That kind of turf protection actively hampered the search for an 84-year-old woman.

The methods used in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance don't match how Mexican cartels typically operate — cartels target migrants on transit corridors, not elderly women in suburban homes. Investigators believe the crime has local ties, and the suspect caught on doorbell camera showed sloppy, low-level behavior inconsistent with cartel operatives. The cartel angle is speculative, not evidence-based.

The methods used in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance don't match how Mexican cartels typically operate — cartels target migrants on transit corridors, not elderly women in suburban homes. Investigators believe the crime has local ties, and the suspect caught on doorbell camera showed sloppy, low-level behavior inconsistent with cartel operatives. The cartel angle is speculative, not evidence-based.

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Note Claims Savannah Guthrie's Mom Dead After Abduction

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The Pima County Sheriff's Office dragged its feet bringing in the FBI to find high-level criminal operations, keeping federal investigators out for four days while critical evidence degraded. A hair sample sat in a private Florida lab for 11 weeks before the FBI even got access to it. That kind of turf protection actively hampered the search for Nancy Guthrie.

The Pima County Sheriff's Office dragged its feet bringing in the FBI to find high-level criminal operations, keeping federal investigators out for four days while critical evidence degraded. A hair sample sat in a private Florida lab for 11 weeks before the FBI even got access to it. That kind of turf protection actively hampered the search for Nancy Guthrie.

The methods used in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance don't match how organized, high-level suspects like Mexican cartels typically operate. Investigators believe the crime has local ties, and the suspect caught on a doorbell camera showed sloppy, low-level behavior. A full investigation must be conducted, especially on local criminals.

The methods used in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance don't match how organized, high-level suspects like Mexican cartels typically operate. Investigators believe the crime has local ties, and the suspect caught on a doorbell camera showed sloppy, low-level behavior. A full investigation must be conducted, especially on local criminals.

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