A chilling ransom note written to Nancy Guthrie’s The devastated family reportedly issued a disturbing apology for unintentionally causing her death, as a recent dramatic report revealed.
The disturbing email, dated February 6 and sent to TMZ from the same IP address as previous blackmail communications, contains disturbing details about that night Guthrie “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s mother was kidnapped from her home in Arizona, including her outfit, according to sources familiar with the investigation, the New York Post reported citing the Air Mail.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Ransom Letter Seeks $4 Million in Bitcoin Ransom
In an earlier note on February 2, the alleged kidnappers demanded a ransom of $4 million in Bitcoin, describing Guthrie “Safe but Scared” and outlined the terms of a potential exchange, leading investigators to believe they were indeed dealing with real kidnappers and not just online pranksters.
A follow-up note on February 6 began with an unusual and rambling “apology” for her unexpected death, the outlet reported.
The note further suggested that the body of the 84-year-old kidnapping victim could be returned for a fee, but no specific figure was mentioned, according to the media source.
The ransom note is famous for changing the focus of the investigation from a kidnapping to a possible homicide.
Following her disappearance, her family and various media outlets received numerous ransom payments, several of which were sent to TMZ. Investigators divided the messages into three categories — “the good, the bad and the ugly” — as they scrutinized every line and troubling demand, according to people familiar with the matter.
Insiders reported that notes containing precise details about Guthrie were classified as “good,” while notes suggesting her unexpected death were classified as “bad.”
Savannah Guthrie reacts to ransom note
In an interview with TODAY earlier this year, Savannah revealed that most of the ransom letters targeting her family were fake; however, she said, “I believe the two letters that we received and responded to, and I’m inclined to believe that they are genuine.”
The investigation into the mysterious disappearance is ongoing, no arrests have been made and no new leads have emerged.
