Friday, July 24, 2026

Excerpts from Nancy Guthrie’s Ransom Note Revealed on Podcast

Criminal defence attorney Josh Ritter has highlighted a significant four-day delay in the FBI’s involvement in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie. Ritter noted that this delay resulted in the irreversible loss of crucial video evidence related to a suspect. He stressed the importance of prompt action in criminal investigations to ensure that all possible evidence is secured.

New details about the case have emerged following a podcast featuring former Arizona journalist Briana Whitney. On the popular true crime show “Crime Junkie,” Whitney discussed a ransom note connected to the case and shared theories about a possible assault. The note claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died and had been ‘buried with nature’, according to sources.

Whitney read excerpts from the ransom note, which allegedly stated, “Hello Savannah, we have your mother Nancy. She is safe but scared.” The note threatened that if the ransom was not paid, Nancy would be killed. It demanded payment via Bitcoin and set multiple deadlines for compliance.

The note’s sender appeared to limit any further communication, insisting there would be no negotiation and that law enforcement could not assist. Investigators believe the ransom note contained specific details only the perpetrator and law enforcement would know, including the whereabouts of Guthrie’s Apple Watch.

As of now, the FBI continues to search for the masked intruder, who was last seen on a doorbell camera at Guthrie’s home. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact them as the case has drawn a reward of over $1.2 million.

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Vocabulary List:
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Accent

irreversible/ˌɪrɪˈvɝsəbəl/adjective
cannot be changed back or fixed again

perpetrator/ˈpɝpəˌtreɪtər/noun
person who did a crime or bad act

compliance/kəmˈplaɪəns/noun
doing what is asked or required by rules

ransom/ˈrænsəm/noun
money paid so a person is released

podcast/ˈpɑːdkæst/noun
a recorded talk or show available online

whereabouts/ˈwɛrəˌbaʊts/noun
the place where someone or something is

How much do you know?

Who highlighted the four-day delay in the FBI's involvement in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case?
Briana Whitney
Josh Ritter
FBI Director
Nancy Guthrie
On which podcast did Briana Whitney discuss new details about Nancy Guthrie's case?
True Crime Daily
Criminal Minds
Crime Junkie
America's Most Wanted
What payment method did the ransom note demand?
Cash
Credit Card
Bitcoin
PayPal
What amount has been set as a reward for information regarding Nancy Guthrie's case?
$500,000
$1 million
$1.2 million
$2 million
What was the nature of the threat made in the ransom note?
Release Nancy by midnight
Pay or Nancy will be killed
Disclose the location
Contact law enforcement
What was allegedly stated in the ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's state?
She is dead
She is safe but scared
She has escaped
She is being watched
The FBI's involvement in the kidnapping case was immediate and prompt.
Briana Whitney is a former journalist from Arizona.
The ransom note claimed that Nancy Guthrie had been buried with nature.
The sender of the ransom note allowed for negotiations with law enforcement.
The FBI has identified the masked intruder in Nancy Guthrie's case.
Investigators believe the ransom note included details known only to the perpetrator and law enforcement.
Josh Ritter highlighted a significant four-day delay in the FBI's involvement in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, resulting in the loss of crucial video .
The ransom note claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died and had been 'buried with '.
The note threatened that if the ransom was not paid, Nancy would be killed.
The sender of the ransom note insisted there would be no and that law enforcement could not assist.
Nancy Guthrie's Apple Watch's whereabouts were mentioned in the note.
The investigation continues as authorities urge anyone with information to them.
This question is required

Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
irreversible/ˌɪrɪˈvɝsəbəl/adjective
cannot be changed back or fixed again
perpetrator/ˈpɝpəˌtreɪtər/noun
person who did a crime or bad act
compliance/kəmˈplaɪəns/noun
doing what is asked or required by rules
ransom/ˈrænsəm/noun
money paid so a person is released
podcast/ˈpɑːdkæst/noun
a recorded talk or show available online
whereabouts/ˈwɛrəˌbaʊts/noun
the place where someone or something is

How much do you know?

Who highlighted the four-day delay in the FBI's involvement in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case?
Briana Whitney
Josh Ritter
FBI Director
Nancy Guthrie
On which podcast did Briana Whitney discuss new details about Nancy Guthrie's case?
True Crime Daily
Criminal Minds
Crime Junkie
America's Most Wanted
What payment method did the ransom note demand?
Cash
Credit Card
Bitcoin
PayPal
What amount has been set as a reward for information regarding Nancy Guthrie's case?
$500,000
$1 million
$1.2 million
$2 million
What was the nature of the threat made in the ransom note?
Release Nancy by midnight
Pay or Nancy will be killed
Disclose the location
Contact law enforcement
What was allegedly stated in the ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's state?
She is dead
She is safe but scared
She has escaped
She is being watched
The FBI's involvement in the kidnapping case was immediate and prompt.
Briana Whitney is a former journalist from Arizona.
The ransom note claimed that Nancy Guthrie had been buried with nature.
The sender of the ransom note allowed for negotiations with law enforcement.
The FBI has identified the masked intruder in Nancy Guthrie's case.
Investigators believe the ransom note included details known only to the perpetrator and law enforcement.
Josh Ritter highlighted a significant four-day delay in the FBI's involvement in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, resulting in the loss of crucial video .
The ransom note claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died and had been 'buried with '.
The note threatened that if the ransom was not paid, Nancy would be killed.
The sender of the ransom note insisted there would be no and that law enforcement could not assist.
Nancy Guthrie's Apple Watch's whereabouts were mentioned in the note.
The investigation continues as authorities urge anyone with information to them.
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