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Nancy Guthrie’s First Bitcoin Ransom Deadline Missed as Son Pleads for Mother’s Return

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  • Savannah Guthrie and her siblings directly address an alleged kidnapper in a video posted to Instagram February, 4, 2026.
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  • Neighbors of Nancy Guthrie, the daughter of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, show support for the family in metro Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 3, 2026.
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  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
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    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage) Source Full size
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  • Savannah Guthrie and her siblings directly address an alleged kidnapper in a video posted to Instagram February, 4, 2026.
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  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
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    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage) Source Full size
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  • Neighbors of Nancy Guthrie, the daughter of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, show support for the family in metro Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 3, 2026.
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  • This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie.
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    This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Credit: Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP) Source Full size
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Timeline, forced entry and forensic clues Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home Saturday night after a forced‑entry breach; a doorbell camera was removed at 01:47 a.m. and her pacemaker app lost signal at 02:28 a.m. [4][10]. Blood discovered on the front porch was DNA‑tested and confirmed as hers, while the front‑door security camera that recorded a motion alert at 2:12 a.m. is now missing from the property [1][14]. Investigators have found her cellphone, wallet and car left behind, indicating a nighttime kidnapping rather than a voluntary departure [11][12][17].

Ransom notes, Bitcoin demand and legitimacy doubts Multiple media outlets received notes demanding payment in Bitcoin and citing home details such as an Apple Watch and a floodlight; the notes set deadlines for Thursday 5 p.m. and the following Monday [3][4][5][7][15][16]. Cyber‑security expert Juan Andrés Guerrero‑Saade noted Bitcoin’s traceability, making the demand monitorable despite its pseudonymous nature [1]. A California man, Derrick Callella, was arrested for sending an unrelated Bitcoin ransom threat, which investigators say is not linked to the primary case [1][4].

Law‑enforcement and federal response, reward variance Sheriff Chris Nanos publicly believes Guthrie is still alive and leads the investigation with Pima County deputies, FBI agents, Border Patrol K‑9 teams and homicide detectives, though no suspect has been identified [1][3][6][16]. President Donald Trump ordered “all Federal Law Enforcement” to assist, and FBI Director Kash Patel pledged additional resources [5][7][14]. The FBI announced a $50,000 reward for credible information, while the sheriff’s office also offers up to $2,500 for leads, creating a noted discrepancy in reward amounts [2][5][8][13][16].

Family’s public pleas and health urgency Savannah Guthrie and siblings posted emotional Instagram videos demanding proof of life and stating they are ready to talk with any captor; Camron Guthrie uploaded a second pleading video after the first ransom deadline passed [1][2][6][9]. Guthrie’s fragile health—reliance on a pacemaker, daily medication and limited mobility—means a delay could be fatal, prompting urgent calls for tips [2][10][13][17]. Search efforts now include volunteers, drones, helicopters, dogs and federal agents, but the motive behind the kidnapping remains unclear [4][8][14].

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Jan 31, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanishes from her Catalina Foothills home after a forced‑entry break‑in; investigators later find her cellphone, wallet and car left inside, blood on the porch, and note her limited mobility, high blood pressure, cardiac issues and pacemaker, indicating she could not have left voluntarily [13][15].

Feb 1, 2026 – Family files a 911 report after she fails to appear at church; Sheriff Chris Nanos declares the residence a crime scene, discovers blood matching Nancy’s on the porch, notes the doorbell camera is removed at 01:47 a.m. and her pacemaker app disconnects at 02:28 a.m., and launches a multi‑agency search with K‑9 units, drones, helicopters and volunteers [2][6][24].

Feb 2, 2026 – Nanos holds a press conference, stating “we do in fact have a crime” and “we know she didn’t just walk out of there,” assigns homicide detectives, collects DNA samples (still without a match), opens a tip line (520‑351‑4900) and announces a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest [23][25][28].

Feb 3, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie steps down from NBC’s 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics coverage to remain in Tucson; the FBI joins the task force, Border Patrol and search‑and‑rescue teams intensify aerial and canine sweeps, and President Donald Trump tells reporters he will call Savannah and is ready to commit additional federal resources [20][14][18].

Feb 4, 2026 – Media outlets receive alleged cryptocurrency ransom notes referencing an Apple Watch and floodlight; the FBI reviews the notes, announces a $50,000 reward for credible tips, President Trump posts on Truth Social that he is “directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement” to assist, and California man Derrick Callella is arrested for sending a fake Bitcoin ransom text [1][4][7][13].

Feb 5, 2026 – Savannah, her siblings and son Camron post emotional Instagram videos demanding “proof of life” before any negotiation; forensic testing confirms the porch blood belongs to Nancy, the front‑door camera disappears after a 2:12 a.m. motion alert, and cyber‑security expert Juan Andrés Guerrero‑Saade notes the Bitcoin demand is “highly traceable” [4][5][9][10].

Feb 6, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos says he “absolutely believes she is alive” and will keep operating under that assumption; the FBI continues reviewing the ransom notes, the $50,000 reward stays in effect, and President Trump reiterates on Truth Social his commitment to bring “her mother home safely” [1][4][14].

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