Ransom Note Apology Claims Nancy Guthrie Has Died

Speculation mounts that second letter sent to Savannah Guthrie's family was an apology, not a ransom demand

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:43pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pacemaker device against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the medical condition and disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.The mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance deepens as speculation mounts over the contents of a second alleged ransom note.Tucson Today

As the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, enters its eighth week, there is growing speculation that a second alleged ransom note was actually an apology letter claiming Nancy has died. Megyn Kelly discussed the contents of this potential second letter on her SiriusXM program, citing an anonymous online source who claims the letter stated the sender apologized, saying they did not realize the seriousness of Nancy's heart condition and that she has 'gone to be with God'.

Why it matters

The potential revelation of a second letter claiming Nancy's death would add a new layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation into her disappearance. It could also raise questions about the authenticity of the initial ransom demands and Savannah Guthrie's public plea to pay the Bitcoin ransom.

The details

According to Megyn Kelly's sources, the second letter sent to the media and authorities made no ransom demands, but rather framed itself as an apology from the alleged abductors. The letter reportedly claimed the senders did not realize the severity of Nancy's pre-existing heart condition, and that she has since 'gone to be with God'. Investigators believe this letter may have come from the same individuals who previously demanded Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy's safe return.

  • Nancy Guthrie went missing on January 31, 2026.
  • On February 1, Nancy's pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple Watch.
  • In early February, law enforcement and media outlets received two alleged ransom notes demanding Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy's return.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing since January 31, 2026. Nancy had limited mobility and required daily medication for high blood pressure and heart issues.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show, who publicly stated she would pay the Bitcoin ransom demanded in the initial letters received by authorities.

Megyn Kelly

The host of The Megyn Kelly Show on SiriusXM, where she discussed the potential contents of the second ransom note.

James Hamilton

A former FBI supervisory special agent who was interviewed by Megyn Kelly about the case.

Maureen O'Connell

A veteran investigator who was interviewed by Megyn Kelly about the case.

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What they’re saying

“I now have two sources confirming that one of the letters sent to the media in the Nancy Guthrie case allegedly states the sender apologized, claiming they did not realize how serious her heart condition was and that she has 'gone to be with God.'”

— Nerdy_Addict, Anonymous online source

“All I'm hearing, Megyn, is what scam artists do. They prey upon grief. They prey upon your vulnerability. They're saying anything they can to get paid. It really doesn't move the needle a lot for me.”

— James Hamilton, Former FBI supervisory special agent

What’s next

Investigators continue to search for Nancy Guthrie and analyze the contents of the ransom notes, with growing skepticism about their authenticity.

The takeaway

The potential revelation of a second letter claiming Nancy Guthrie's death adds a tragic new dimension to the ongoing investigation, raising questions about the legitimacy of the initial ransom demands and Savannah Guthrie's public plea to pay the Bitcoin ransom.