Arabic version: ملاحظات الفدية تشير إلى نتيجة مأساوية لنانسي غوثري
A ransom note sent days after the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie, claimed that she had died. This note was one of two addressed to her family and sent to news media following her kidnapping from her home near Tucson, Arizona, in January. The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for her release, while the second expressed regret for her death, according to sources cited by CBS.
According to BBC News, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not commented on the notes but confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing. They are working closely with the FBI to follow leads and gather information related to the case.
The authenticity of the ransom notes remains uncertain, but the Guthrie family believes they are real. The letters were sent to various media outlets, including TMZ, and law enforcement had requested that details not be publicized immediately to aid the investigation. Savannah Guthrie, who co-anchors the Today show, stated that her mother was taken from her bed at night and had not been seen since January 31.
The first ransom note was reportedly detailed, mentioning specifics about Nancy Guthrie’s home and surroundings. A second note, sent on February 6, used language similar to that of the first note but did not include any demands, instead apologizing for her death and stating it was inadvertent. In response, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video pleading for their mother’s return and expressing their willingness to pay for her safe return.
As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, authorities have emphasized her poor health and lack of critical medication. The family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her return, alongside a $100,000 pledge from the FBI. Despite the grim situation, Savannah Guthrie expressed hope while acknowledging the possibility that her mother may not be alive. She returned to the Today show in early April after stepping away for more than two months during the investigation.
