Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died, sources say

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Nancy Guthrie's home
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Incident type
Assault, Robbery

Summary

Assault Tucson Arizona in Tucson, Arizona: Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home in the early hours of Feb. 1, 2026. In the days after her disappearance, multiple ransom notes were sent to Tucson media outlets, including one demanding cryptocurrency for her return and a second stating she had died shortly after being taken and was buried in a natural area. Doorbell camera images showed a masked man at her house, but her whereabouts remain unknown and the suspect remains unidentified.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Nancy Guthrie Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died, sources say | KTLO

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