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Second ransom deadline passes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters week two

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The time has passed the second ransom deadline set for Monday afternoon regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The urgent search for the 84-year-old, who is

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  1. Investigators examining ransom notes sent during search for Nancy Guthrie

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  2. Newest

    Second ransom deadline passes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters week two

    Headline from KVOA Tucson ·

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  1. Breitbart News

    Nolte: Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand Reportedly Has ‘Consequential’ Monday Deadline (opens Breitbart News)

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    According to TMZ founder Harvey Levin, the purported ransom note connected to the Sunday disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has a “second deadline” of Monday that is "far more consequential." | Media

  2. Fox News

    Nancy Guthrie search enters day six, son posts new video as first ransom deadline passes (opens Fox News)

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    The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters day six as the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1, 2026, from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

  3. NPR

    Investigators examining ransom notes sent during search for Nancy Guthrie (opens NPR)

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    The FBI says it's examining ransom notes sent to the media as the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, enters its sixth day.

  4. The Daily Caller

    Chilling Details Emerge As Alleged Ransom Deadline In Nancy Guthrie Case Passes (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Nancy Guthrie’s alleged captors set a deadline for their demands to be met - and it has passed, but their ransom note seems to contain valuable clues.

  5. Fox News

    Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Ransom demand for Savannah Guthrie’s mom is reportedly $6M (opens Fox News)

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    The potential kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie sent a ransom note to local news station KGUN9, threatening the 84-year-old’s life if the deadline for their demand of $6 million from the Guthrie family before Monday at 5 p.m. local time was not met.

  6. New York Post

    Nancy Guthrie’s $6M bitcoin ransom demand still unpaid with deadline just hours away (opens New York Post)

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    A bitcoin account allegedly set up to receive the $6 million ransom demand for Nancy Guthrie is still empty, just hours before the kidnappers’ reported...

  7. The Boston Globe

    Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note deadline approaches as search enters a second week (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Savannah Guthrie said over the weekend that family was prepared to pay for her mother’s return.

  8. Fox News

    Nancy Guthrie latest: Final deadline looms in kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mom (opens Fox News)

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    The FBI has said that alleged ransom notes have set a final deadline for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, for 5 p.m. local time Monday.

  9. Fox10 Phoenix

    Nancy Guthrie case: 2nd deadline reportedly nears for ransom (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    As crews continue to search for missing Nancy Guthrie, authorities reportedly face another looming deadline in the case.

  10. NPR

    Nancy Guthrie search enters its second week as a purported deadline looms (opens NPR)

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    "This is very valuable to us, and we will pay," Savannah Guthrie said in a new video message, seeking to communicate with people who say they're holding her mother.

  11. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    FBI: Second ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie expires today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    The apparent ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie abduction demanded $6 million in bitcoin by 5 p.m. today (3 p.m. Hawaii time) in exchange for her return, sources told the Los Angeles Times.

  12. Fox News

    Nancy Guthrie's alleged Bitcoin ransom could be paid in minutes as Monday deadline approaches: expert (opens Fox News)

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    Alleged ransomers in the Nancy Guthrie case have demanded a $6 million ransom as a Monday deadline approaches and Savannah Guthrie and her siblings plead for their mother's return.

  13. Fox10 Phoenix

    Increased activity at Nancy Guthrie's home, alleged ransom deadline looms | Nightly Roundup (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    From investigators searching the Guthrie family home ahead of an alleged ransom deadline, to the face off between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Sunday, February 8, 2026.

  14. The Guardian

    Search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother continues as detectives analyze ransom note (opens The Guardian)

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    Investigation in apparent abduction enters second week as deadline for purported ransom note demanding $6m looms

  15. CNN

    Search for Nancy Guthrie continues as purported ransom deadline nears, family says ‘we will pay’ - live updates (opens CNN)

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    Follow for live updates on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, which has entered its ninth day.

  16. CBS News

    Nancy Guthrie search enters second week as apparent ransom deadline looms (opens CBS News)

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    The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.

  17. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Nancy Guthrie’s Alleged Ransom Remains Unpaid With Hours Left Before Deadline (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The $6 million alleged ransom demand for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie reportedly remains unpaid as the deadline looms.

  18. Independent Journal Review

    Ransom Demand Raises Red Flags as Experts Warn Nancy Guthrie ‘Kidnapping’ Could Be a Scam (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    As the search for Nancy Guthrie stretched into another tense day, investigators faced mounting pressure after alleged kidnappers demanded millions

  19. New York Post

    Purported second Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline looms as search for Today star’s missing mom enters 9th day (opens New York Post)

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    The deadline is looming as the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was allegedly snatched from her bed in the middle of the night, enters its ninth day.

  20. WSVN Miami

    Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note deadline approaches as search enters a second week - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie returned to her Arizona neighborhood several times over the weekend, ahead of a Monday evening

  21. Newsweek

    Nancy Guthrie Latest Updates: Final Ransom Deadline Looms As Search Enters Ninth Day (opens Newsweek)

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    Stay with Newsweek for the latest on the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

  22. WHDH Boston

    Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note deadline approaches as search enters a second week - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie returned to her Arizona neighborhood several times over the weekend, ahead of a Monday evening

  23. Washington Examiner

    Savannah Guthrie issues plea as purported ransom deadline nears (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have previously said they would pay the $6 million ransom for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

  24. Fox News

    Nancy Guthrie search: Second alleged ransom deadline passes as investigators pursue (opens Fox News)

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    Authorities still have no suspects or persons of interest in the Nancy Guthrie case after the second alleged ransom deadline passed on Monday. The deadline passed without proof of life or resolution for the Guthrie family, though the Pima County Sheriff

  25. New York Post

    Nancy Guthrie’s final ransom deadline passes as stricken daughter Savannah notes ‘hour of desperation’ (opens New York Post)

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    The alleged doomsday 7 p.m. deadline for Nancy Guthrie’s family to cough up $6 million to her reputed kidnappers came and went Monday — as TV star daughter Savannah issued a desperate new plea for help.

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