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One of the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes apologized for her heartbreaking death: report

By Anna Young Published June 22, 2026 Updated June 22, 2026, 5:06 p.m. ET

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One of the chilling ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s heartbroken family included a disturbing apology for accidentally killing her, according to a dramatic new report.

The disturbing Feb. 6 email was sent to TMZ from the same IP address as earlier blackmail letters that were packed with eerie details about the night Guthrie — mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie — was snatched from her Arizona home, including what she was wearing, sources close to the case told Air Mail. 

The purported abductor had initially demanded $4 million in bitcoin in a Feb. 2 note, described Guthrie as “safe but scared,” and spelled out terms for an exchange — convincing investigators they were dealing with the real kidnappers rather than sick internet pranksters. 

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One of the chilling ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s heartbroken family included a disturbing apology for accidentally killing her. Courtesy NBC Universal

However, a follow-up note on Feb. 6 opened with a bizarre, rambling “apology” for her accidental death, the outlet claimed.

It then suggested the 84-year-old kidnap victim’s body could be returned for a price, though no specific amount was given, the outlet’s sources said. 

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