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A ransom note allegedly sent to TMZ has sparked concerns for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie. The note, supposedly from her captors, claims that Nancy is “safe but scared” and fully aware of the demands for her release.
Sent to the media outlet two days after Nancy was reported missing, the note contains a chilling ultimatum: millions in bitcoin must be paid to prevent dire consequences. This unsettling communication has added urgency to the situation.
TMZ’s Harvey Levin discussed the situation with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, revealing details of the note. “It begins by assuring that she is safe but frightened, and they assert that she knows exactly what the demand is,” Levin explained on Thursday night.
“Through us, they are conveying their demands directly to the family, claiming Nancy is in the loop,” Levin continued, highlighting the gravity of the scenario faced by the family of the “Today” show host.
The note also ominously declares that no further communication will follow, stating that this is the captors’ final message and negotiation. The tense situation leaves little room for maneuvering, marking a critical juncture for all involved.
“As the clock ticks, that’s one of the reasons the FBI and other authorities have gotten desperate here,” he added.
Without elaborating further, Levin said there were details included in the note that led him to believe Guthrie — who authorities believe was taken against her will from her home in Tucson over the weekend — was still within the area.
Investigators have already said they are taking the note, as well as several others sent to various media outlets, seriously.
Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said details in some of the notes had included a demand for money with a Thursday evening deadline and a second deadline for Monday if the first one wasn’t met.
It comes after the “Today” show host and her two siblings released a message pleading for their mom’s safe return, saying they are ready to talk but want proof their mom is still alive.