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The investigation has taken a sadistic turn as kidnappers begin sending ransom notes directly to newsrooms. Chilling crime scene photos show the struggle, but investigators reveal there is one specific detail in the letters that confirmed Savannah’s worst fears.

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Chilling photos of Nancy Guthrie crime scene as cops investigate series of ‘ransom notes’ sent to reporters

A chilling photo from the home of Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother shows blood splattered on the walkway as investigators probed a possible ransom note.

The image showed blood puddled just feet from the doorstep from Nancy Guthrie’s $1million Tucson, Arizona home and the Ring doorbell camera missing.

It was unclear whether the Ring camera had been removed prior to the 84-year-old’s abduction.

She was last seen at the house, where she lives alone, at around 9.45pm on Saturday before she was mysteriously kidnapped.

Family members then reported her missing after she failed to appear for Sunday church services.

The desperate hunt for Nancy Guthrie took another dramatic twist on Tuesday, with investigators now probing possible ransom notes.

Pima County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged a ransom note sent to TMZ on Tuesday afternoon, three days after the 84-year-old was snatched from her $1 million home in Tucson, Arizona, in the middle of the night – triggering a desperate search.

Tucson TV station KOLD said it had also received a ransom note. It is unclear if both notes are the same.

Savannah Guthrie is seen with her mother Nancy Guthrie. Nancy was reported missing in Tucson, Arizona, at noon on Sunday by her family. She hadn't been seen since the night of January 31
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Savannah Guthrie is seen with her mother Nancy Guthrie. Nancy was reported missing in Tucson, Arizona, at noon on Sunday by her family. She hadn’t been seen since the night of January 31


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Blood was spotted on the walkway of Nancy’s $1million Tucson, Arizona home

Nancy's Ring doorbell camera was also missing, though it is unclear whether it was removed prior to her disappearance
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Nancy’s Ring doorbell camera was also missing, though it is unclear whether it was removed prior to her disappearance

A nitrile glove is pictured at the scene of Nancy's house
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A nitrile glove is pictured at the scene of Nancy’s house

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TMZ reported that the note, which it said it could not verify as being sent by the abductors, demanded millions in Bitcoin for the release of the 84-year-old.

The outlet said that the note demanded the Bitcoin be sent to a specific cryptocurrency address, which it has verified as a real Bitcoin address.

The note concluded with a deadline for the ransom to be paid ‘or else’.

TMZ said it included details unknown to the public including damage caused to Nancy’s home and what she was wearing at the time of her abduction.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos did not verify the contents of either note in his statement.

During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon he twice refused to answer when asked if ransom demands had been made. 

‘We are taking all tips and leads very seriously,’ Nanos said. ‘Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.’

Nanos was asked ‘if any demands have been made by kidnappers’ after Today star Savannah Guthrie‘s 84-year-old mother was snatched late Saturday night or Sunday morning.

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos (left) told reporters at a press conference that investigators were 'following all leads' when asked if Nancy's abductors had made any ransom demands
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos (left) told reporters at a press conference that investigators were ‘following all leads’ when asked if Nancy’s abductors had made any ransom demands

Addressing a press conference in Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, Nanos deflected, saying: ‘We have all kinds of investigative leads we are working on.’

Another reporter in the room picked up on Nanos’ evasiveness and questioned: ‘You were asked if there was a ransom, didn’t say no… does that mean that a ransom has come in?’

Nanos again avoided the question, saying simply: ‘We are following all leads.’

There were no notes of hope during Tuesday’s question and answer session.

Nanos said repeatedly that investigators do not know where Nancy is, and he was unable to offer insight into a possible suspect or suspects.

The sheriff also addressed reports that a doorbell camera had been removed from Nancy’s home, saying that it was unclear if it had been removed before Nancy’s abduction.

Nanos added that no strange cars had been seen in the area around the time of Nancy’s kidnapping and that no tire tracks were found.

Pictured: An aerial view of Nancy Guthrie's house, where she was allegedly abducted from
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Pictured: An aerial view of Nancy Guthrie’s house, where she was allegedly abducted from

Tuesday’s press conference offered few new details over Nancy’s disappearance, and FBI agent Jon Edwards only spoke briefly to urge the public to come forward with any information that could help investigators.

Edwards said the FBI was doing ‘everything in its power’ to ‘bring Nancy home’, including downloading cellphone tower data, conducting interviews and analyzing data from the surrounding area.

‘Every lead or tip is important,’ Edwards added.

Nanos said authorities had no information to provide as to Nancy’s clothing or a car she may have been abducted in.

Officials previously said they have no reason to believe Nancy may have been targeted because of her daughter, but have also not ruled out any inquiries.

Pima County Sheriff's Office acknowledged a ransom note sent to TMZ on Tuesday afternoon, three days after the 84-year-old was snatched from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Pictured: The TMZ reporters speaking about the note in their newsroom
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Pima County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged a ransom note sent to TMZ on Tuesday afternoon, three days after the 84-year-old was snatched from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Pictured: The TMZ reporters speaking about the note in their newsroom

Investigators said Nancy's $1 million home in Tucson, Arizona (pictured on Tuesday) showed signs of forced entry, and forensic teams found blood inside the property
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Investigators said Nancy’s $1 million home in Tucson, Arizona (pictured on Tuesday) showed signs of forced entry, and forensic teams found blood inside the property

Outside Nancy's Arizona home, where neighbors left a sign saying they 'stand with' the 84-year-old and her family
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Outside Nancy’s Arizona home, where neighbors left a sign saying they ‘stand with’ the 84-year-old and her family

Officials previously said they have no reason to believe Nancy may have been targeted because of her daughter, but have also not ruled out any inquiries. Savannah Guthrie earns a reported $8 million salary at NBC, and has a net worth estimated at around $40 million
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Officials previously said they have no reason to believe Nancy may have been targeted because of her daughter, but have also not ruled out any inquiries. Savannah Guthrie earns a reported $8 million salary at NBC, and has a net worth estimated at around $40 million

Officials say Nancy, 84, is frail and has poor mobility, and suffers from a condition that requires her to take medication daily
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Officials say Nancy, 84, is frail and has poor mobility, and suffers from a condition that requires her to take medication daily

Outside the Tucson home on Tuesday, the rural property was surrounded by a horde of media vehicles – but no sign of the police, despite it being an active crime scene.

The sprawling property – where Nancy’s Today host daughter Savannah grew up – is not cordoned off with police tape, although some lights could be seen coming from inside on Monday night.

A bundled-up blue t-shirt could be seen next to the front door, although it wasn’t clear whether that had anything to do with the investigation.

Outside the home, neighbors left a sign saying they ‘stand with’ the 84-year-old and her family.

Meanwhile, Guthrie herself is holed up four miles away at her sister Annie’s $650,000 three-bedroom home.

Annie, 56, was the last person to see her 84-year-old mother before she disappeared, with the pair spending that evening having dinner and playing mahjong – before Nancy was dropped off at home around 9.30pm.

“FBI BREAKTHROUGH: The mask is about to come off. Federal investigators have confirmed the recovery of a glove belonging to the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping—and it’s a forensic goldmine. 🧬🏛️ The glove contains a clear DNA profile, providing the ‘smoking gun’ evidence needed to identify the masked individual once and for all. No more hiding in the shadows. With this genetic footprint, the FBI is closing in fast. The countdown to an arrest has officially begun. See the forensic details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.
“FBI BREAKTHROUGH: The mask is about to come off. Federal investigators have confirmed the recovery of a glove belonging to the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping—and it’s a forensic goldmine. 🧬🏛️ The glove contains a clear DNA profile, providing the ‘smoking gun’ evidence needed to identify the masked individual once and for all. No more hiding in the shadows. With this genetic footprint, the FBI is closing in fast. The countdown to an arrest has officially begun. See the forensic details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.

FBI Delivers Bombshell Update on Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother has been missing…

“FBI BOMBSHELL: The search for Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper just hit a massive breakthrough. Federal agents have recovered a glove belonging to the masked suspect, and it’s carrying the one thing he couldn’t hide: HIS DNA. 🧬🏛️ This forensic ‘smoking gun’ is the key investigators needed to unmask the monster behind the abduction. The trail is no longer cold—the DNA is being processed as we speak, and an arrest is imminent. The secrets of the desert are finally being exposed. Full forensic update in the comments below.
“FBI BOMBSHELL: The search for Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper just hit a massive breakthrough. Federal agents have recovered a glove belonging to the masked suspect, and it’s carrying the one thing he couldn’t hide: HIS DNA. 🧬🏛️ This forensic ‘smoking gun’ is the key investigators needed to unmask the monster behind the abduction. The trail is no longer cold—the DNA is being processed as we speak, and an arrest is imminent. The secrets of the desert are finally being exposed. Full forensic update in the comments below.

FBI Delivers Bombshell Update on Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother has been missing…

**”A HERO AT 12, A FIGHTER FOREVER. The halls of Tumbler Ridge High School will never forget the name Maya Gebala—the unsung hero who stared down a monster to protect her friends. But as she remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital, the ‘miracle’ we’ve been praying for has taken a gut-wrenching turn. The latest updates from her hospital bed offer a haunting mix of hope and heartbreak. Her mother has just come forward with a revelation about the doctors’ warnings that will shatter your heart all over again. It’s not just about surviving anymore; it’s about the permanent scars left behind by a shooter fueled by darkness. While Maya shows flashes of strength, the medical team is issuing a stark reality check on the damage caused by the bullet fragments still lodged in her brain. The bravery she showed that day came at a cost no child should ever have to pay. You need to read the Full Family Statement and the terrifying ‘Final Warning’ issued by her neurosurgeons today—a detail so tragic it has left the entire nation in shock. Maya stood for us; now we must stand for her. Full details and the prayer vigil schedule in the comments below.
**”A HERO AT 12, A FIGHTER FOREVER. The halls of Tumbler Ridge High School will never forget the name Maya Gebala—the unsung hero who stared down a monster to protect her friends. But as she remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital, the ‘miracle’ we’ve been praying for has taken a gut-wrenching turn. The latest updates from her hospital bed offer a haunting mix of hope and heartbreak. Her mother has just come forward with a revelation about the doctors’ warnings that will shatter your heart all over again. It’s not just about surviving anymore; it’s about the permanent scars left behind by a shooter fueled by darkness. While Maya shows flashes of strength, the medical team is issuing a stark reality check on the damage caused by the bullet fragments still lodged in her brain. The bravery she showed that day came at a cost no child should ever have to pay. You need to read the Full Family Statement and the terrifying ‘Final Warning’ issued by her neurosurgeons today—a detail so tragic it has left the entire nation in shock. Maya stood for us; now we must stand for her. Full details and the prayer vigil schedule in the comments below.

Tumbler Ridge shooting: Maya Gebala shot in head and neck while desperately trying to lock out shooter ‘They…

**”A MOTHER’S WORST FEARS REALIZED. 💔🚨 12-year-old Maya Gebala, the unsung hero of the Tumbler Ridge High School tragedy, remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital—and the latest updates from her bedside are a devastating mix of hope and heartbreak. While we cling to every small sign of life, the details Maya’s mother just shared about the doctors’ latest warnings will break your heart all over again. The road to recovery isn’t just long; it’s a battleground. As Maya fights for a future she nearly gave up to save her classmates, the medical team is being brutally honest about the permanent toll the ‘sinister’ shooter’s actions have taken on her young body. From the bullet fragments still posing a threat to the uncertainty of her neurological recovery, the weight of this nightmare is growing heavier by the hour. You need to see the Full Family Statement and the specific ‘Warning’ doctors issued today that has left the community in tears. Maya protected her friends—now, she needs the world to pray for her. Full medical breakdown and how to support the Gebala family in the comments.
**”A MOTHER’S WORST FEARS REALIZED. 💔🚨 12-year-old Maya Gebala, the unsung hero of the Tumbler Ridge High School tragedy, remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital—and the latest updates from her bedside are a devastating mix of hope and heartbreak. While we cling to every small sign of life, the details Maya’s mother just shared about the doctors’ latest warnings will break your heart all over again. The road to recovery isn’t just long; it’s a battleground. As Maya fights for a future she nearly gave up to save her classmates, the medical team is being brutally honest about the permanent toll the ‘sinister’ shooter’s actions have taken on her young body. From the bullet fragments still posing a threat to the uncertainty of her neurological recovery, the weight of this nightmare is growing heavier by the hour. You need to see the Full Family Statement and the specific ‘Warning’ doctors issued today that has left the community in tears. Maya protected her friends—now, she needs the world to pray for her. Full medical breakdown and how to support the Gebala family in the comments.

Tumbler Ridge shooting: Maya Gebala shot in head and neck while desperately trying to lock out shooter ‘They…

THE END OF HOPE: THE FINAL DISCOVERY 🕊️💔 **”A NATION’S HEART BREAKS WITH SAVANNAH. The hope that sustained us for weeks has officially vanished, replaced by a grief so profound it has brought the world of broadcast news to a standstill. Today, February 15, 2026, the Tucson Police Department delivered the final, devastating update we all feared: the search for Nancy Guthrie has reached its tragic conclusion. In a broadcast that will be remembered for years, Savannah Guthrie appeared live, unable to hold back the tears as she shared the news that her mother would not be coming home. Her raw, trembling voice transformed this investigation into a visceral lesson in loss and the fragility of life. Forensic evidence discovered in the remote Arizona desert led authorities to the final location, shifting this mission from a rescue to a criminal pursuit for justice. Savannah’s courage in this moment is nothing short of heroic. You won’t believe the heartbreaking final message she shared about the last time she spoke to her mother—a detail so personal it has left even veteran reporters in tears. Before the family requests privacy, you need to see the Full Live Transcript and the Digital Memorial Tribute below. The desert has given up its secrets, but the cost has been far too high. Full details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.
THE END OF HOPE: THE FINAL DISCOVERY 🕊️💔 **”A NATION’S HEART BREAKS WITH SAVANNAH. The hope that sustained us for weeks has officially vanished, replaced by a grief so profound it has brought the world of broadcast news to a standstill. Today, February 15, 2026, the Tucson Police Department delivered the final, devastating update we all feared: the search for Nancy Guthrie has reached its tragic conclusion. In a broadcast that will be remembered for years, Savannah Guthrie appeared live, unable to hold back the tears as she shared the news that her mother would not be coming home. Her raw, trembling voice transformed this investigation into a visceral lesson in loss and the fragility of life. Forensic evidence discovered in the remote Arizona desert led authorities to the final location, shifting this mission from a rescue to a criminal pursuit for justice. Savannah’s courage in this moment is nothing short of heroic. You won’t believe the heartbreaking final message she shared about the last time she spoke to her mother—a detail so personal it has left even veteran reporters in tears. Before the family requests privacy, you need to see the Full Live Transcript and the Digital Memorial Tribute below. The desert has given up its secrets, but the cost has been far too high. Full details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.

THE SEARCH IS OVER: SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN LIVE AS POLICE DELIVER THE F!NAL, HEARTBREAKING UPDATE IN HER…

**”A DAUGHTER’S WORST NIGHTMARE. 🚨🕯️ The world of broadcast news came to a standstill today as Savannah Guthrie delivered the final, heartbreaking update on her mother’s disappearance. Live on air, with a voice trembling from a grief too profound for words, Savannah confirmed that Nancy Guthrie has been found in the outskirts of the Arizona desert. What was once a high-profile search is now a pursuit for criminal justice. The grace Savannah has shown in the face of this ‘Final Discovery’ is nothing short of heroic, but the cost of the truth has been devastating. Even veteran reporters were left in tears by the personal details Savannah shared about their final moments together. Find the full details of the investigation and join the community in honoring Nancy’s memory in the comments below.
**”A DAUGHTER’S WORST NIGHTMARE. 🚨🕯️ The world of broadcast news came to a standstill today as Savannah Guthrie delivered the final, heartbreaking update on her mother’s disappearance. Live on air, with a voice trembling from a grief too profound for words, Savannah confirmed that Nancy Guthrie has been found in the outskirts of the Arizona desert. What was once a high-profile search is now a pursuit for criminal justice. The grace Savannah has shown in the face of this ‘Final Discovery’ is nothing short of heroic, but the cost of the truth has been devastating. Even veteran reporters were left in tears by the personal details Savannah shared about their final moments together. Find the full details of the investigation and join the community in honoring Nancy’s memory in the comments below.

THE SEARCH IS OVER: SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN LIVE AS POLICE DELIVER THE F!NAL, HEARTBREAKING UPDATE IN HER…