Possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance under investigation

TUCSON, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - Authorities are investigating a possible new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case nearly eight months after she disappeared from her Arizona home.

Pima County officials say they were “recently” made aware of the latest reported ransom note. Details are extremely limited. It’s not clear where the note was found or who it was sent to.

Investigators are working to determine the note’s credibility. They are also looking into social media comments about the note, Pima County officials say.

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31 and reported missing the following day. Authorities have long said they believe she was kidnapped or otherwise taken against her will.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department previously released two ransom notes to the public. Officials have said they received several notes: some they believe are legitimate and some are not.

“Some have been deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy. Other ransom demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such,” the FBI said in a statement.

In August, 42-year-old Derrick Callella was sentenced to 10 years of probation for sending fake ransom notes to Nancy Guthrie’s family days after her disappearance. He pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment using a telecommunication device, KOLD reports.

The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The FBI is also offering a $100,000 reward.

No arrests have been made in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Callers may also contact 88-CRIME and remain anonymous.