New Mysterious Ransom Notes Sent to TMZ in Nancy Guthrie Case: “I Know Where the Body Is and Who the Kidnapper Is”

In a chilling new development in the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, TMZ has received fresh alleged ransom notes claiming the sender knows both the location of her body and the idenтιтy of her kidnapper. The notes, sent in early April 2026 and reported by the outlet on April 6–7, demand payment in Bitcoin—specifically half a Bitcoin (roughly $34,000 at the time)—in exchange for the information, far below the combined $1.1 million reward offered by the Guthrie family, FBI, and 88-Crime.

The notes appear to come from the same individual who sent earlier messages, including one claiming Nancy was seen alive in Sonora, Mexico. The writer ᴀsserts they have been outside the United States for more than five years and had no involvement in the kidnapping itself, positioning themselves as a tipster rather than the perpetrator. TMZ has turned all correspondence over to authorities, who are treating the tips seriously while investigating their authenticity.

Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and TODAY co-anchor, has previously stated she believes at least two of the ransom notes her family received were legitimate, based on details that matched non-public information. The new messages escalate the case’s grim trajectory, shifting from demands for ransom to claims that Nancy is deceased. No proof of life has been provided despite repeated pleas from the family.

The abduction occurred on February 1, 2026, when a masked gunman was captured on Ring camera footage tampering with the doorbell camera at Nancy’s Catalina Foothills home near Tucson before entering. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos immediately classified it as an abduction, noting Nancy did not leave voluntarily. The FBI joined the investigation, and the Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects. No ransom demand has been confirmed from the actual kidnappers, and Nancy’s whereabouts remain unknown nearly five months later.

These latest notes have reignited public speculation and online discussion, with some questioning whether they represent genuine leads or opportunistic hoaxes. Authorities continue to analyze the communications for forensic clues, including digital footprints and Bitcoin wallet details. Savannah, who returned to the TODAY show in April while continuing to advocate for her mother, has urged the public to focus on verified tips through official channels.

As the investigation enters its fifth month, the case underscores the torment of unresolved abductions and the challenges of distinguishing credible information from noise in high-profile cases. The Guthrie family’s reward remains active, and law enforcement continues to appeal for any information that could bring Nancy home—or provide closure. Whether these notes lead to a breakthrough or another ᴅᴇᴀᴅ end, they keep the search—and the heartbreak—very much alive.