06-02-2026

Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Investigation and Ransom Demands

Date: 06-02-2026
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 3 | nypost.com: 3
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Source: edition.cnn.com

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Summary

US police are investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC news anchor Savannah Guthrie. A ransom note demanding bitcoin has been received, and law enforcement is working to verify the authenticity of the demand and locate Nancy Guthrie, with the FBI reviewing evidence and collaborating with Mexican authorities.

Key Points

  • A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest in the case
  • The Guthrie family has posted video messages appealing for Nancy's safe return and stating they are ready to negotiate
  • Law enforcement is analyzing blockchain and email metadata to trace the ransom demand
  • A suspicious white van was reported parked on Nancy Guthrie's street days before her disappearance

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US police believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there'

US police believe Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC news anchor Savannah Guthrie, is still alive five days after her disappearance. A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest. The FBI is reviewing two ransom notes and has arrested a California man for making a false ransom demand. Nancy Guthrie's family has posted two video messages appealing for her safe return, stating they need proof of life and are ready to negotiate. The investigation is ongoing with law enforcement working under the assumption that Nancy Guthrie is still alive.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, FBI, ArizonaTone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Analysis: Why Guthrie siblings’ efforts to make direct contact is crucial | CNN

The article discusses the efforts of the Guthrie siblings, Savannah and Camron, to make direct contact with the person or people who sent a ransom demand linked to their mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. CNN's John Miller analyzes why this effort is crucial in the case.
Entities: Guthrie siblings, Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Camron Guthrie, CNNTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

Former FBI cybersecurity expert explains how Nancy Guthrie could be found via Bitcoin and Email | CNNClose iconClose iconClose icon

A former FBI cybersecurity expert, Eric O'Neill, explains how Nancy Guthrie could be found via Bitcoin and email despite a ransom demand. O'Neill joins Laura Coates on CNN to discuss the case, highlighting the potential for law enforcement to trace the ransom demand through blockchain analysis and email metadata. The article is part of a larger coverage of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, with various videos and updates on the investigation.
Entities: Eric O'Neill, Nancy Guthrie, Laura Coates, FBI, CNNTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

Guthrie family posts another video pleading for mother’s return | CNNClose iconClose iconClose icon

The Guthrie family has released another video pleading for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie. The video was posted on Camron Guthrie's sister's Instagram account at 5:00 p.m. local time, which was the first deadline given in the ransom note sent to media outlets. FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke made the announcement during a news conference.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Camron Guthrie, Erin Burnett, Heith Janke, FBITone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Clues Nancy Guthrie was targeted as ex-FBI agent says she could have been taken to Mexico

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie, continues in Tucson, Arizona, with former FBI agents suggesting she may have been targeted and taken to Mexico. A ransom note demanding millions of dollars in bitcoin has been received, and authorities are investigating. Former FBI agent Tracy Walder believes the kidnapping was targeted, citing Nancy's isolated home and the kidnapper's knowledge of her routine. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement working with Mexican authorities and analyzing cell phone data.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Tracy Walder, Tucson, ArizonaTone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Guthrie family shares second plea to possible kidnappers after first ransom deadline passes

The Guthrie family, particularly Cameron Guthrie, the eldest son of missing matriarch Nancy Guthrie, has issued a second plea to the potential kidnappers after the first ransom deadline passed. Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since Saturday night, and a purported ransom note demanding an unspecified amount of money in bitcoin was received by TMZ and KOLD-TV. The note specified a real address for the ransom deposit but lacked a point of contact. Law enforcement confirmed the deadline for the ransom was set for 5 p.m. on Thursday, with a second deadline on Monday, after which there will allegedly be 'a more serious consequence'.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Cameron Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, TMZ, KOLD-TVTone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Nancy Guthrie’s neighbor reported suspicious white van parked on block days before 84-year-old went missing

Neighbors of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie reported a suspicious white van parked on their street days before she went missing. The neighbor, Brett McIntire, told The Post that he reported the van to the police, describing it as a full-sized, unmarked white van. Nancy Guthrie, mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, vanished on Saturday night, and her disappearance was declared a criminal probe on Monday. The police released a timeline of her disappearance and received a ransom note, but it did not include proof of life or a way to communicate with the sender. Savannah and her siblings released a video statement pleading for their mother's safe return.
Entities: Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Brett McIntire, Lisa McIntire, Pima County Sheriff's DepartmentTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform