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Nancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died
By Tom Winter and Andrew Blankstein | NBC News at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie indicated that she had died but contained no apology or request for payment for the release of her body, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
The existence of the note was known, but the contents...
Key takeaway The existence of the note was known, but the contents...
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The revelation that a second note sent to media outlets claimed Nancy Guthrie had died raises more questions about the mysterious disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie. For San Francisco residents, this case may seem distant, given its Tucson, Arizona connection, but the involvement of the FBI and the use of cryptocurrency in the initial ransom request have implications for the broader Bay Area community. As the investigation unfolds, locals may wonder about the potential for similar crimes in their own region, particularly given the presence of tech-savvy individuals who could be targeted by similar schemes. The fact that the notes were sent to media outlets also highlights the complex interplay between law enforcement, the press, and the public in high-profile cases like this one, a dynamic that San Francisco's own media landscape is likely to be watching closely.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie indicated that she had died but contained no apology or request for payment for the release of her body, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
The existence of the note was known, but the contents...
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