Nancy Guthrie: Note connected to the disappearance of the mother of ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie said she had died

Key Points:

• Law enforcement sources informed CNN that Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has died following her kidnapping, as indicated in a second note sent to media outlets.
• The second note stated that Nancy Guthrie died shortly after the kidnapping and that the kidnappers did not intend to kill her, while the first note demanded a ransom of millions of dollars.
• Savannah Guthrie and her family responded emotionally, acknowledging the message from the kidnappers, but media outlets delayed reporting the note contents at the family's and law enforcement's request to verify future communications.
• TMZ founder Harvey Levin disputed claims about receiving a ransom note apologizing for Nancy Guthrie's death, clarifying that TMZ received emails claiming Nancy was "scared but OK" and seeking $100,000 for information.
• The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to lead the active investigation, with the FBI handling inquiries about the ransom notes, and no payment was made to individuals claiming knowledge of the kidnappers.