A new demand letter has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie. TMZ reported on June 26 that it received an email from a sender previously in contact with the outlet, claiming to possess critical video evidence related to the case.

According to the letter, the individual has a phone stashed in a “secure location” containing a short video of the “main guy” with Nancy Guthrie “on the day that was probably her last,” along with photos of both alleged perpetrators, their names, addresses, and ages. The sender claimed two people were responsible for the kidnapping and offered to provide the password to the device in exchange for one Bitcoin.

TMZ stated that the email came from the same address and Bitcoin wallet previously used in earlier communications. The outlet has forwarded the message to the FBI and requested a screenshot of Nancy Guthrie from the alleged video to verify the claims. Neither the authenticity of the note nor the existence of the video has been independently confirmed.

Background of the Case
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, after a family member dropped her off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona. She was reported missing the following morning. Investigators believe she was abducted from her residence, with security camera footage capturing a masked figure disabling her doorbell camera in the early hours of February 1. Blood was found on the front porch, and her pacemaker monitoring app disconnected around the same time.

Multiple unverified ransom notes have surfaced since her disappearance. Early notes demanded millions in cryptocurrency, while another claimed she had died. Savannah Guthrie previously stated that she and her family believed two of the notes they received were authentic. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI are leading the investigation, which remains active. No suspects have been publicly identified.

Law Enforcement Response
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department declined to comment on the latest note. The FBI stated it does not comment on ongoing investigations. In subsequent remarks, Sheriff Chris Nanos expressed skepticism about the credibility of many such communications, noting that the FBI has made arrests in connection with false ransom notes in other cases.

Nancy Guthrie remains missing. The Guthrie family has offered a substantial reward for information leading to her whereabouts, and authorities continue to urge the public to come forward with any tips.

Main Sources: USA TODAY, TMZ, New York Post, and statements from law enforcement.