Nancy Guthrie ransom note demands $4‑$6 million in Bitcoin, warns Savannah Guthrie

A ransom note allegedly sent after the February 1 disappearance of 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, has been read on the Crime Junkie podcast. The note, addressed to her daughter Savannah Guthrie, begins, “Hello, Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy,” and claims Nancy is “safe but scared.” It demands $4 million in Bitcoin by Feb 5, rising to $6 million by Feb 9, and warns that failure to pay will result in her death. The message adds, “Your mother is aware and her life is in your hands,” and instructs the family not to contact the sender, insisting “law enforcement will not be able to help you.” Specific details such as a white smartwatch near the bed and a destroyed backyard floodlight are included, suggesting knowledge of the crime scene. FBI investigators are still determining the note’s authenticity. Nancy was last seen on Jan 31 after a masked man was captured on her doorbell camera. Savannah Guthrie, co‑anchor of the Today show, has appealed for public tips while continuing her on‑air duties.