Ransom Notes Detail Abduction of 84-Year-Old Nancy Guthrie, Claim Her Death
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, Arizona, has released two ransom notes connected to the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The first note, sent to KOLD-TV, demanded $4 million in bitcoin for her release, while the second note, sent…
Baltimore, MD, July 31, 2026 —
TUCSON, AZ – The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has released details of two ransom notes linked to the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The notes provide a grim account of the events following her disappearance.
The first ransom note was sent to local television station KOLD-TV. In this initial communication, the abductors demanded a payment of $4 million in bitcoin for Guthrie’s safe return. The specifics of when this note was received were not immediately available.
Days later, a second note surfaced. This subsequent communication contained significantly different and more distressing information. According to the sheriff’s department, this note stated that Nancy Guthrie had died shortly after her abduction. The note suggested that her death may have been related to heart-related issues. The perpetrators also claimed that Guthrie had been buried in a natural setting.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not released further details regarding the investigation, including the timeframe of the abduction or the specific circumstances surrounding the two notes. The status of the investigation and any potential leads remain undisclosed at this time.
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