Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have reviewed another possible ransom message, but officials say the latest communication was not credible. The message came to the attention of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in late September and was reviewed by investigators working with an FBI task force. Authorities also monitored social media discussion surrounding the message before determining that it did not appear to be genuine.
The latest communication is not the first ransom-related claim connected to Nancy’s disappearance. Earlier messages received during the investigation included one demanding millions of dollars in bitcoin and referring to details reportedly connected to her home. Another message claimed Nancy had died and had been “buried in nature.” Authorities later released information about those communications in hopes that someone might recognize the wording or have information that could help investigators.
Nancy, 84, was last seen after returning to her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson on January 31. She was expected to visit a friend the following morning but never arrived. Family members went to check on her around midday and contacted 911. Investigators believe she was taken from her residence during the early hours of February 1, but no suspect has been arrested and the case remains unresolved.
Authorities have warned the public to be cautious about people claiming to have information about Nancy. False messages can create additional distress for families, distract investigators, and potentially be used to demand money or personal information. Anyone who receives a suspicious communication is encouraged to report it to law enforcement rather than responding, sending money, or sharing personal details.
For Nancy’s family, the latest message did not provide the breakthrough they have been hoping for. Savannah Guthrie and other family members have continued asking anyone with legitimate information to come forward, including anonymously. The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to seek reliable evidence that could help explain what happened to Nancy after she returned home that January night.
