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Jun 22, 2026

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, died after kidnapping

A ransom note sent to media outlets in February regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, claimed she died shortly after being abducted from her Arizona home nearly five months ago. The note included no apology or ransom demand for the release of her body.

Jun 22, 2026·7 sources
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  • ▪Journalists withheld details of the second note because of concerns that publicizing her death would cause the public to lose interest and stop submitting tips
  • ▪CNN, KOLD-TV, and other media outlets initially agreed to a law enforcement request to withhold the contents of the ransom notes to protect the investigation and authenticate future communications
  • ▪The first ransom note demanded millions of dollars in cryptocurrency for Nancy Guthrie's release, whereas the second note contained no payment demands or apologies for the abduction itself

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