Ransom Notes Released in Case of Missing Arizona Woman Nancy Guthrie
Six months after her disappearance, authorities in Arizona have released the full text of two ransom notes related to the case of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman believed to have been abducted from her Tucson-area home on January 31. One…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 31, 2026 —
Authorities in Arizona have released the full text of two ransom notes as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman who was believed to have been abducted from her home in the Tucson area on January 31. The release of the notes comes six months after Guthrie was first reported missing.
The first note, delivered shortly after Guthrie’s disappearance, demanded a ransom of $4 million in bitcoin for her safe return. A second note, sent several days later, stated that Guthrie had died. The exact timeline of when these notes were received and by whom was not immediately specified.
Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance in the case. They are particularly interested in any information regarding distinctive word choices or phrases used within the ransom notes. Officials believe these unique linguistic patterns may be recognizable to someone who knows the writer, potentially providing a crucial link to identifying a suspect or suspects.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation. Further details regarding the circumstances of Guthrie’s disappearance and the specific content of the notes beyond the demands and the claim of death were not provided. The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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