Ransom Note Sent to Savannah Guthrie's Family After Mother's Disappearance

NY Post readers discuss the phony ransom note and call for unity to help find Nancy Guthrie safely.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Readers of the New York Post have responded to the news that a ransom note was sent to Savannah Guthrie's family after the sudden disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. The readers express outrage at the phony ransom note, which they say is diverting law enforcement resources needed to solve the crime. They call for all Americans to unite and help get Nancy Guthrie safely home, and pray for the Guthrie family during this difficult time.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is already a tragic situation, and the addition of a phony ransom note only serves to further complicate the investigation and cause additional distress for the Guthrie family. It's important that law enforcement is able to focus its resources on finding Nancy Guthrie, rather than chasing down false leads.

The details

According to the letters, a ransom note was sent to Savannah Guthrie's family after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, suddenly disappeared. The note was obtained by media outlets like TMZ, and some readers argue that the wording and style of the note could provide clues about the author. However, law enforcement has not yet revealed the status of tracing the email source of the note.

  • Nancy Guthrie's disappearance occurred suddenly.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has gone missing.

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of Savannah Guthrie, who has suddenly disappeared.

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What they’re saying

“Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is already difficult enough without people further muddying the situation with phony ransom notes diverting law-enforcement resources needed to solve the crime.”

— Dennis Kerbis, Staten Island resident (New York Post)

“I hope that all Americans unite in this difficult time and can help get Nancy Guthrie safely home. Our prayers are with the Guthrie family.”

— Dennis Kerbis, Staten Island resident (New York Post)

“The alleged ransom note for Nancy Guthrie, obtained via email by TMZ and other media outlets, should be released. TMZ's Harvey Levin has gone public with much of the information in the note, and there is no law-enforcement reason to keep it under wraps.”

— Paul Kamenar, Chevy Chase, MD resident (New York Post)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.