TMZ Receives New Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

TMZ has received multiple ransom notes concerning the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, including a recent note reported on April 6, 2026. The note, sent by a repeat sender, claims to have information about Guthrie’s kidnappers and her location. TMZ has forwarded this note to the FBI for further investigation ^[1][2].

The latest note allegedly asserts that Nancy Guthrie is deceased. It offers to disclose the location of her body and the identity of her kidnappers in exchange for half a bitcoin, with the remaining half to be paid following a public arrest ^[2].

A second note received on the same day claims that the sender last saw Guthrie alive in Sonora, Mexico ^[2].

Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie’s daughter and NBC Today co-anchor, has stated that she believes two of the ransom notes her family responded to were legitimate, although she suspects others may be fake ^[3].

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are aware of these ransom notes and are actively investigating their authenticity ^[3][1].

What Is Known

TMZ has received multiple ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, including a recent one claiming she is deceased ^[1][2]. The notes have been forwarded to the FBI, and both the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are investigating ^[1][3].

What Remains Unclear

The authenticity of the April 6 ransom notes remains unverified, and law enforcement has not confirmed the claims made within them ^[1][2]. The assertion that Nancy Guthrie is deceased and the offer to reveal her location in exchange for bitcoin have not been substantiated by authorities ^[2].