The latest Nancy Guthrie update concerns a possible new ransom note. On September 28, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said its investigators and the FBI’s Guthrie Task Force had learned of the message and were checking its credibility. Officials also knew about related social media comments. They have not confirmed that the note is genuine or disclosed what it says.
What have investigators confirmed?
The sheriff’s department confirmed that investigators are examining the possible note. It gave no details about who received it, how authorities learned of it, or whether its writer has any connection to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. ABC15 Arizona’s report on the department’s statement says officials had no additional information to provide.
That distinction matters: reviewing a message does not establish that it came from a kidnapper or that its claims are true. For now, the note’s origin and credibility remain open questions.
Who is Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy Guthrie, 84, is the mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The FBI’s case information says family members last saw her at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of January 31, 2026. Her family reported her missing on February 1.
For background on the case’s chronology, see Wikipedia’s overview of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. The current investigation details in this article come from the sheriff’s statement as reported by ABC15 and the Associated Press, and from the FBI.
For more background on her life and the earlier developments in the search, read our Nancy Guthrie profile and case overview.
How does the possible note differ from the earlier messages?
Authorities previously made public two messages that reached a Tucson television station soon after Nancy disappeared. The first, dated February 2, demanded cryptocurrency. The second, dated February 6, claimed she had died. That claim has not established what happened to her: authorities have not said whether Nancy is alive. Investigators are now assessing whether the newly reported message has any credibility.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | Family members last saw Nancy Guthrie at her Tucson-area home. |
| February 1, 2026 | Her family reported her missing. |
| February 2 and 6, 2026 | Earlier purported ransom messages reached a local television station. |
| September 28, 2026 | The sheriff’s department said investigators were reviewing a possible new note. |
The earlier notes and the newly reported message should not be treated as equally verified evidence. Investigators have yet to establish who sent the latest message or whether it relates to the case.
Is there a confirmed breakthrough?
No. As of this September 29 update, officials have announced no arrest or finding that verifies the possible new note. The Associated Press report says investigators had not released its contents and no suspects had been arrested in Nancy’s disappearance.
The FBI continues to seek information about Nancy’s whereabouts and a person seen in footage near her front door. Anyone with relevant information can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip through.
FAQs
Has the new ransom note been authenticated?
No. The sheriff’s department says investigators are working to determine its credibility.
Have officials said what the new note contains?
No. Officials have not publicly disclosed its contents or explained how they learned of it.
Has Nancy Guthrie been found?
No. The September 29 Associated Press report says she remains missing. The possible note does not establish her whereabouts or condition.
The key update: Investigators are examining a possible new message, but its credibility and connection to Nancy Guthrie remain unconfirmed.
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