Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona. When she failed to attend church the next morning, her family immediately alerted authorities. Police later confirmed she had been abducted.
A ransom note soon appeared demanding $6 million in Bitcoin. The family of Savannah Guthrie said they were ready to pay but asked for clear proof that Nancy was still alive. That proof was never provided.
As the ransom deadlines passed, the Bitcoin account listed in the note showed no activity. There were no payments and no further messages from anyone claiming to be responsible for the kidnapping.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation then took full control of the case and increased resources on the ground. Despite the expanded effort, investigators say they have not identified a suspect and have received no new communication.
In its latest update, the FBI confirmed the investigation has stalled. With no proof of life, no ransom payment, and no contact from alleged kidnappers, authorities now believe the ransom note may have been a hoax. Officials continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward.