Ransom Deadline Nears as Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters 2nd Week/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The search for missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie has entered its second week as a reported ransom deadline approaches. Authorities continue investigating alleged ransom notes while the family says it is willing to pay for her return. No suspects have been identified as concerns grow about Guthrie’s health and safety.
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Deadline Quick Looks
- Search for Nancy Guthrie enters second week
- Purported ransom deadline set for Monday evening
- Family says it is willing to pay for her safe return
- Investigators report no suspects or persons of interest
- Blood found at home matched Guthrie’s DNA
- Health concerns heighten urgency due to medical needs
- Case draws national attention and public vigilance
Deep Look: Ransom Deadline Nears as Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters 2nd Week
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie returned repeatedly to her neighborhood over the weekend as a reported ransom deadline approached, marking a critical moment in a case that has now entered its second week with no confirmed sightings of the 84-year-old.
The mother of Savannah Guthrie was last seen on Jan. 31 and reported missing the following day after she failed to attend church services. Investigators believe she was taken against her will from her home just outside Tucson.
Ransom Notes and Deadlines
Multiple media outlets have received letters purporting to be ransom notes demanding money for Guthrie’s return. At least one letter included a monetary demand and set a deadline of Monday evening, after an earlier deadline passed last week without incident.
Law enforcement officials have not confirmed the authenticity of the notes but say all tips and communications are being treated seriously.
Over the weekend, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a public video plea, saying the family was prepared to meet any financial demands.
“We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her,” Guthrie said. “This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
Investigation Continues
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said detectives and agents carried out follow-up work at multiple locations throughout the weekend. Deputies remained stationed outside Guthrie’s home Monday morning as neighbors passed by on jogs and morning walks.
“Investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to this case,” the department said in a statement Sunday.
Sheriff Chris Nanos previously confirmed that blood found on Guthrie’s front porch matched her DNA, deepening concerns about foul play.
Growing Health Concerns
Authorities have expressed increasing concern about Guthrie’s health, noting she requires daily medication and has a pacemaker. According to sheriff’s dispatcher audio, she also suffers from high blood pressure and other heart-related conditions, raising fears as time passes without contact.
National Attention
The case has drawn attention far beyond Arizona, reaching the White House and sparking intense public interest online. Donald Trump spoke with Savannah Guthrie last week, while social media users across the country have flooded platforms with tips, theories, and speculation.
Despite the spotlight, authorities continue to urge the public to rely on verified information and allow investigators to do their work.
What Comes Next
As the reported ransom deadline approaches, investigators acknowledge the urgency of the situation but remain tight-lipped about their strategy. Whether the ransom notes are legitimate or a cruel hoax remains unclear, but officials stress that every credible lead is being pursued.
For now, the Guthrie family’s message remains unwavering: bring Nancy home safely.
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