Arizona sheriff releases ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, overturning prior claim
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos released two ransom notes linked to the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, on August 3, 2026, after previously stating that no such notes existed. Guthrie had repeatedly appealed for information on her mother’s disappearance, posting videos on Instagram since February and urging the public and the FBI to help.
Earlier in the investigation, the sheriff’s office said DNA analysis of hair found at the home yielded no suspect leads, and investigators examined kidnapping and ransom claims. The release of the notes is intended to prompt the community to identify the author by their writing style.