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Megyn Kelly 'Fascinated' by Text of First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note as She Revisits Chilling Clue in Missing Mom's Disappearance

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Megyn Kelly shared her reaction to the first ransom note received in the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

July 30 2026, Published 6:16 p.m. ET

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Megyn Kelly reacted after the actual text of the first ransom note from Nancy Guthrie's alleged abductor was released.

"It's fascinating to actually hear it read," Kelly, 55, said during the Thursday, July 30, episode of "The Megyn Kelly Show."

"Then we see the part that [TMZ's] Harvey Levin had been referring to for a while about how he believes that they have her within the Tucson area, because he says she'll be released within 12 hours of deposit to a safe drop-off location back in Tucson if we get the money," she continued.

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Source: The Megyn Kelly Show/YouTube

Megyn Kelly addressed the actual text of Nancy Guthrie's first ransom note.

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Nancy Guthrie Was Reported Missing on February 1

Photo of Megyn Kelly said she was 'fascinated' by the text of the first ransom note.
Source: The Megyn Kelly Show/YouTube

Megyn Kelly said she was 'fascinated' by the text of the first ransom note.

NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mom has been missing since February 1, and the mystery has only deepened as investigators have received several ransom notes throughout the search.

Kelly suggested the text of the first ransom note appeared to indicate the senior was still in the Tucson, Ariz., area, pointing to the quick turnaround between the response to the message and the note's delivery.

The segment kicked off with Megyn playing a clip of journalist Briana Whitney revealing the full contents of the first ransom note during an appearance on the "Crime Junkie" podcast.

"This is how it started. Hello Savannah. We have your mother Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom and once payment is received, she will be released unharmed. We will be holding her for a maximum of seven days," Briana read. "So they go on then to demand the millions of dollars and they give the two deadlines."

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A Key Clue Was Seemingly Revealed in First Ransom Note

Photo of Nancy Guthrie was last seen by family members on January 31.
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Nancy Guthrie was last seen by family members on January 31.

Briana, who personally viewed the note, pointed out that the alleged kidnapper demanded the ransom in U.S. dollars, arguing that someone based in the United States likely wouldn't have specified the currency that way.

"Once payment is received to the Bitcoin address below, she will be released 12 hours after deposit to a safe drop-off location back in Tucson," the letter continued. "If the payment is not received by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5 p.m., she will be killed. Your mother is aware of this and her life is in your hands. It is in the best interest of everyone to have this completed as soon as possible."

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'Do Not Play Games'

Photo of Nancy Guthrie is a mother of three children.
Source: NBC

Nancy Guthrie is a mother of three grown children.

The note ended with a chilling warning, claiming authorities would not be able to contact the writer and that there would be "no negotiation."

"Do not play games. Law enforcement will not be able to help you," it concluded.

The investigation into the NBC star's mother has entered its sixth month, and no suspects have been publicly identified in the case. The FBI previously discounted several media-delivered ransom notes as unrelated extortion attempts but have not confirmed if they believe some of them are authentic.

Savannah Guthrie Issued Message to Alleged Abductors

Photo of Savannah Guthrie called her mother's disappearance a 'nightmare' situation.
Source: NBC

Savannah Guthrie called her mother's disappearance a 'nightmare' situation.

Most recently, the Today show host, 54, posted an urgent video to her social media on Monday, July 27, asking the abductor to "do the right thing" and "tell us where to look for her."

"I'm coming on today with a very specific message. It has been months since our mom was taken from us," she expressed in the video clip. "Our family is in agony. We are in a nightmare that will not end. Nothing about our situation has changed. We have done our part, and we will never stop looking for her. We will always ache for her and feel that hole in our hearts. The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place."

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