Pima County Authorities Dismiss Ransom Note in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have stated that a newly surfaced ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, is not credible. Nancy Guthrie has been missing from her Catalina Foothills home…
Lafayette, IN, September 30, 2026 —
Officials in Pima County, Arizona, have declared a recently discovered ransom note connected to the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie to be not credible. Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her residence in the Catalina Foothills area since January.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with other investigating agencies, is continuing its efforts to locate Ms. Guthrie and determine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. While the specific details of the ransom note have not been publicly disclosed, authorities have confirmed its lack of credibility.
Investigators are reportedly still examining potential instances of extortion as part of the broader investigation into Ms. Guthrie’s whereabouts. Despite the dismissal of the ransom note, efforts to pursue all viable leads in the case remain active. The timeline for when Ms. Guthrie was last seen or reported missing is not further detailed beyond January. The contractor’s name, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or any specific “what happened next” following the note’s discovery are not provided in the information available.
The case continues to be a focus for law enforcement, who are working to gather information and progress the investigation into the disappearance from her Catalina Foothills home.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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