Calif. Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note

The agency emphasized, “This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case.”

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026, after her daughter Savannah dropped her off at home following a family dinner.

Surveillance footage captured an armed, masked figure tampering with her security camera before her disappearance.

Authorities discovered signs of a struggle inside the home, including hallway blood and a broken lamp.

Savannah Guthrie publicly pleaded for information after stepping away from her NBC duties to assist in the search.

Law enforcement kept many details private to avoid compromising the investigation, but leaks to media outlets fueled public speculation and theories ranging from a genuine kidnapping to a hoax.

A $50,000 reward was offered for information leading to Nancy’s safe return or the arrest of those responsible.

Mixed DNA evidence has been analyzed, but no arrests have been made.

“We are following every lead,” he said in recent updates.

The family continues to cooperate fully while dealing with what Savannah has called “unending trauma.”