FBI Says Kidnapping Notes About Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Are Fake

FBI Declares Three Disappearance Messages Fake

The FBI has confirmed that three messages linked to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, are not genuine.

• First Two Notes
  • Appeared in February after Nancy vanished from her Tucson home.
  • Demanded millions of dollars in cryptocurrency with strict payment dates.
  • FBI found they came from the same sender, who was not connected to Nancy’s case.
  • When investigators deposited money into the requested account, nothing was taken.

• Third Message
  • Claimed to know the kidnappers’ identities and even provided video evidence.
  • Also ruled a fabrication, though investigators did not disclose the exact method.

These findings cast doubt on the initial assumption that Nancy was taken for ransom. The investigation remains active, with local police still analyzing DNA samples and video footage from the scene, but no new leads have emerged.

Savannah Guthrie has repeatedly urged anyone with information to step forward, reminding the public of a $1 million reward for her mother’s safe return. The case has received less media attention since mid‑February, when footage of a masked intruder near Nancy’s home was released.