The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains one of the most closely watched unsolved cases in the United States. Nearly six months after she vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home, a new demand letter sent to TMZ has reignited public attention by claiming the existence of damning video evidence.

On June 26, 2026, TMZ reported receiving another communication from a person who had previously contacted the outlet using the same email address and Bitcoin wallet. The sender claimed to possess a phone hidden in a “secure location” that contains a short video of Nancy Guthrie together with the “main guy” involved in her kidnapping — footage allegedly recorded on “the day that was probably her last.” The same device, according to the letter, also holds pH๏τographs of both alleged perpetrators, along with their full names, addresses, and ages. The writer offered to reveal the pᴀssword to the phone in exchange for one Bitcoin.

TMZ responded by requesting a single screensH๏τ of Nancy from the alleged video as proof of authenticity and immediately forwarded the email to the FBI. Neither the Pima County Sheriff’s Department nor the FBI has publicly confirmed the legitimacy of the letter. USA TODAY and other outlets have not independently viewed or authenticated the note.

This latest message arrives against a backdrop of multiple earlier ransom notes that surfaced in the first weeks after Nancy’s disappearance. Some demanded millions of dollars in cryptocurrency for her safe return. At least one subsequent note, according to reporting by NBC News, ABC News, and CBS News, indicated that she had already died and been buried “with nature.” Savannah Guthrie has stated publicly that her family believes two of the notes they received and responded to were genuine, while the majority of others appear to have been false or opportunistic.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, when a relative dropped her off at her home in the Catalina Foothills after dinner. She was reported missing the following morning after she failed to appear for a planned activity. Investigators quickly determined that a crime had occurred at the residence. Doorbell camera footage released by authorities shows a masked individual approaching the home in the early hours of February 1, wearing gloves and a backpack and appearing to tamper with the camera.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department took the lead, later joined by the FBI. Over the ensuing months, authorities have processed thousands of tips, examined DNA evidence (including mixed samples recovered from the scene), and analyzed extensive digital media. A $1 million family reward and a separate $100,000 FBI reward remain in place for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the identification and conviction of those responsible.

As of mid-July 2026, Nancy Guthrie has still not been found. Local news outlets continue to mark the pᴀssage of time with daily updates — Day 163, Day 164, Day 165 — underscoring that the search for the masked figure seen on the doorbell video remains active. Authorities have also warned the public about ongoing scams, including fraudulent QR codes and fake fundraising appeals that exploit interest in the case. In early July, a California man pleaded guilty to federal charges for sending at least one fake ransom note connected to the investigation.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has repeatedly emphasized that the case is far from cold. In interviews, he has pushed back against claims that certain notes have been dismissed, stating that the FBI continues to examine those communications that may have legitimacy. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have spoken of the family’s ongoing “agony” and have repeatedly appealed for tips, stressing that they simply want their mother brought home.

The June 26 letter claiming video evidence has not produced any publicly confirmed breakthrough. Investigators have not announced arrests related to the actual disappearance, nor have they released any new proof of life or definitive confirmation of Nancy’s fate. The investigation remains open and active more than five and a half months after she was last seen.

Sources: USA TODAY: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/06/26/nancy-guthrie-update-tmz-ransom-note-video-evidence/90708310007/
Follow-up USA TODAY reporting on sheriff’s comments: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/06/29/nancy-guthrie-ransom-note-sheriff-savannah-guthrie/90740914007/
Ongoing local coverage of the case status (KVOA / Arizona Family): https://www.kvoa.com/news/nancy-guthrie/