Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson residence, the sheriff overseeing the case elaborated on Saturday why two alleged ransom notes were made public recently. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos expressed hope that someone might recognize the unique language or phrasing used in the notes. He shared these insights in an interview-format video.
Nanos noted, “There are several details in these notes that could prompt someone to recall hearing something similar, or to recognize the style.” It remains uncertain whether the notes originated from the same person.
Authorities continue to actively examine tens of thousands of leads, videos, and forensic evidence in their ongoing search for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie.
NANCY GUTHRIE SHERIFF SAYS INVESTIGATORS MAY HAVE MORE VIDEO EVIDENCE AS THEY REVIEW THOUSANDS OF CLIPS.
A photo of Nancy Guthrie was shared by Savannah Guthrie on Instagram on August 1, 2026. Nancy Guthrie went missing in February. Her children have reached out to the public, seeking help to identify her kidnappers after the Pima County Sheriffs revealed a couple of ransom notes.
For those with information, you are encouraged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or reach the Pima County Sheriff’s Department tip line at 520-351-4900.
This story is still unfolding. Please revisit for more details.
Brittany Miller, a Fox News Digital breaking news writer and former Independent reporter, graduated from Syracuse University in 2023.

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