The Nancy Guthrie update today, September 29, 2026, is that investigators are assessing a possible new ransom note. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said on September 28 that its joint task force with the FBI had learned of the note and related social media comments. Investigators have not confirmed that the note is authentic or disclosed its contents. Nancy Guthrie remains missing.
What have investigators confirmed about the new note?
The sheriff’s department told People that investigators are working to determine the possible note’s credibility. That is the confirmed development. It does not establish who wrote the message, whether its sender knows Nancy’s whereabouts, or whether a new ransom demand is genuine. The Associated Press report on the possible note says officials had not released details about its contents or how it came to their attention.
Social media posts have offered additional theories about the message. For now, those claims go beyond what investigators have publicly verified. A claim that Nancy is alive, has died, or is in a particular location requires evidence that authorities have not announced.
Who is Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy Guthrie, 84, is the mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. According to the FBI’s Nancy Guthrie case page, she was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of January 31, 2026. Her family reported her missing on February 1. The FBI says she needs daily medication and has difficulty walking.
For background on the case’s earlier developments, readers can consult Wikipedia’s overview of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Its chronology provides context; the sheriff’s department and FBI remain the sources to check for investigative updates.
Timeline of confirmed public developments
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson, according to the FBI. |
| February 1, 2026 | Her family reported her missing. |
| July 31, 2026 | Authorities made two earlier purported ransom notes public while seeking information about their writer. |
| September 28, 2026 | The sheriff’s department said investigators were checking a possible new note and related social media comments. |
The earlier messages contained conflicting claims about Nancy’s condition. Authorities have not established her fate publicly, so neither message should serve as proof of what happened to her.
What has Savannah Guthrie said?
Savannah Guthrie and her family have repeatedly asked anyone with information to come forward. During a September Today broadcast, Savannah spoke about her family’s wish to give her mother a “proper goodbye.” Her words conveyed the family’s need for answers; they did not announce a confirmed outcome in the investigation.
For background on Savannah’s television career and reported earnings, read our Savannah Guthrie net worth profile.
Is there a suspect or an arrest?
The FBI has published images of an unidentified person who appeared to tamper with a camera at Nancy’s front door. It asks the public for information that could identify that individual. As of the September 29 Associated Press report, authorities had announced no arrest in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Anyone with a relevant tip can call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or use the tip option on its official case page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the new Nancy Guthrie ransom note real?
Investigators have not said. They are examining a possible note and assessing its credibility.
Has Nancy Guthrie been found?
No public announcement available for this September 29 update says investigators have found her. The FBI continues to list her case and request information.
Do the earlier ransom notes confirm that Nancy died?
No. The earlier messages made conflicting claims, and authorities have not publicly established whether Nancy is alive or dead.
The key September 29 development is an investigation into a possible new note. Its authenticity, Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts, and what happened to her remain unconfirmed.
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