The Pima County Sheriff's Office (PCSD) says it is investigating a "new, possible ransom note" tied to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.
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There Are Few Details About the Ransom Note
It has been eight months since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. As reported by the New York Post, the PCSD has been looking for a break in the case, but did not say whether this possible letter was it.
"The PCSD/FBI Guthrie Task Force was recently made aware of a new possible ransom note related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation," read a statement from Sheriff Chris Nanos posted on social media on Monday, Sep. 28.
The statement added, "Investigators are also aware of social media comments regarding the note and are looking further into the information to determine its credibility."
The FBI or Nancy's daughter, TODAY star Savannah Guthrie, have not commented on this possible development.
Several Notes Have Demanded a Ransom for Nancy Guthrie
The first ransom note was received on Feb. 2. It stated that Nancy would be "released unharmed" if the kidnappers received $4 million in bitcoin before 5 p.m. on Feb. 5.
"If payment is not received, the ransom will be increased to 6 million USD which will need to be paid by 5PM on Monday the 9th," the note read.
"Once payment is received to the bitcoin address below she will be released within 12 hours of deposit to a safe drop off location back in Tucson," it added. "If payment is not recieved by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5PM, she will be killed."
The note to the Guthrie family added that Nancy's life was in their hands. It also wanted them "not to play games."
A second ransom note was then received on Feb. 6. It hinted that Nancy might be dead.
"We did not fully grasp the seriousness of her physical condition," it read. "We never intended to hurt her, that was not our intention. She perished shortly after she was taken.
"We believe it was heart related. She is buried in nature now. Nothing you could have done could have changed the outcome. We want your family to know this and hope you all can find peace. We are truly sorry."
The senders of the notes have not been revealed, and no arrests have been made in the case. The Guthrie family is still offering a $1 million reward for information that leads to her recovery. The FBI is also offering a $100,000 reward.
