The ransom notes, together with one claiming Nancy Guthrie died, have been launched in full by the police.
As we beforehand reported, media shops obtained two notes from the alleged kidnapper shortly after Savannah Guthrie‘s mother disappeared nearly six months in the past. The primary one requested cash, whereas the second claimed Nancy had handed away. Now, the Pima County Sheriff’s Division has shared the total contents on the notes first despatched to KOLD with the general public — all within the hopes that it could result in a tip that’ll deliver this nightmare for the Guthrie household to an finish.
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The primary notice was despatched on February 2, the day after everybody found Nancy was lacking. It learn:
“Hi there Savannah, we’ve got your mom Nancy. She is secure however scared. She will probably be held for ransom and as soon as fee is obtained she will probably be launched unhurt. We will probably be holding her for a most of seven days. You’ll need to ship bitcoin within the quantity of $4 million USD earlier than 5PM on Thursday the fifth. If fee is just not obtained, the ransom will probably be elevated to six million USD which is able to have to be paid by 5PM on Monday the ninth. As soon as fee is obtained to the bitcoin deal with under she will probably be launched inside 12 hours of deposit to a secure drop off location again in Tucson. If fee is just not obtained by the final deadline on Monday the ninth at 5PM, she will probably be killed. Your mom is conscious of this and her life is in your palms. It’s in the very best curiosity of everybody to have this accomplished as quickly as attainable. You will be unable to contact me from right here on out, there will probably be no negotiation. Don’t play video games, legislation enforcement will be unable that will help you.”
Presumably to show the legitimacy of the notice, the alleged kidnapper added:
“She had a white sensible watch on the ground of the foot of her mattress and the white flood gentle in yard was destroyed.”
Days later, a second notice got here in addressed to the Guthries on February 6. And this one alleged Nancy “perished” after struggling a “coronary heart associated” difficulty:
“Guthrie Household, we didn’t absolutely grasp the seriousness of her bodily situation. We by no means supposed to harm her, that was not our intention. She perished shortly after she was taken. We imagine it was coronary heart associated. She is buried in nature now. Nothing you may have performed may have modified the end result. We would like your loved ones to know this and hope you all can discover peace. We’re really sorry.”
Heartbreaking…
When Nancy went lacking, the Guthrie household repeatedly careworn the significance of discovering their mom as rapidly as attainable as a result of she wanted her every day medicine. With out her meds, it could possibly be deadly. Is that what occurred right here? The 84-year-old was additionally possible injured when she was snatched from her house. No matter what occurred, and that we knew plenty of these particulars already, it’s devastating to see such affirmation of the notice’s existence — and even worse to to learn in full.
As for why the police are releasing the notes months later? Pima County Sheriff’s Division defined they hope somebody will acknowledge the “distinctive linguistic model” of the author:
“These communications reveal distinctive patterns of phrase alternative, syntax, and phrasing that replicate the author’s distinctive linguistic model. Additionally they present beneficial perception into the particular person’s mindset, motives, and the evolution of their tone over time. As with the unidentified male depicted within the video, we imagine these distinctive linguistic traits could also be recognizable to somebody who is aware of or has interacted with the notes’ author. A good friend, member of the family, coworker, classmate, or acquaintance could acknowledge these patterns of expression and possess info that might assist establish the person accountable.”
The authorities continued:
“In some instances, there are occasions when individuals who could have information initially don’t come ahead. This can be as a result of their shut relationships with those that is perhaps concerned in addition to a priority for their very own security, repute, or standing locally and amongst their buddies. We acknowledge relationships and loyalties change over time as do individuals and their views. It’s not too late to return ahead. No matter how insignificant you suppose your info could also be, or whether or not you suppose we’re already conscious of it, please contact us. When you have any info, please name 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or 88-CRIME (you possibly can stay nameless). There’s a reward accessible in your info.”
Let’s hope releasing the notes will result in solutions in spite of everything this time. See them (under):
Word 2 is under. 3/3 pic.twitter.com/T7hAro0ebR
— Pima County Sheriff’s Division (@PimaSheriff) July 31, 2026
[Image via Savannah Guthrie/Instagram, MEGA/WENN]
