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Chilling ransom note: ‘Hello Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy’ | Drop Dead Serious

2026-07-01 News & Politics
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The Nancy Guthrie case just took another disturbing turn after new reporting revealed the chilling words allegedly sent after the 84-year-old Tucson grandmother vanished: “Hello Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy.” In this episode of “Drop Dead Serious,” Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest Nancy Guthrie ransom note details, including the alleged apology, the claim Nancy “perished shortly after she was taken” and the bizarre phrase she was “buried with nature.” Banfield is joined by retired homicide detective and Cold Case Foundation director Chris McDonough, who weighs in on why the ransom notes may not fit a typical kidnapping-for-ransom case, what the “porch guy” video may reveal about the abductor and whether a new theory about how Nancy was targeted could open an entirely different path in the investigation. Host: Ashleigh Banfield Executive Producer: Lindzie Haller

Top Comments (10)

@Supras111 2026-07-01

FBI said ALL ransom notes are FAKE, so why is anyone releasing FAKE notes?

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@Lazydaz567 2026-07-01

The felons get free backpacks like the one porch had. They give them to the homeless too.

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@kaemarie1605 2026-07-01

Note to self...dont pay for other people's groceries.

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@Solace-ow1iw 2026-07-01

Poets and writers would say that...

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@SandraStephens-y9r 2026-07-01

Her health was bad ! Why was she living alone?

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@suzannedaniels4819 2026-07-01

To say "to perish" in Mexican Spanish, the most direct and formal translation is perecer. However, depending on the context, you can use a few different verbs: [1] Perecer: Best used in formal or dramatic contexts (e.g., dying in an accident, natural disaster, or battle. From Gemini. My guess is that they used "perish" from the formal verb used in news reporting or historical documents. It distances the abductors from her death, removes the agency. And indeed, they say they didn't mean for it to happen. They are trying to suggest that she died of natural causes. The blood on her porch and front walk doesn't exactly look as though no one meant to hurt her.

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@RoseCity101 2026-07-01

It would be interesting to hear what the FBI did with the workshop in the semi-bad part of town like Chris suggested in this interview. I have not heard that angle before and its a valid point. Great guest today.

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@saundrarichardson6915 2026-07-01

What makes them FAKE? It is either a real note or a non existent note

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@JoshHaydenJH 2026-07-01

I have been following this case from the beginning and all these fake clues and ransom notes, people are sick and disgusting!! This family is in pain, but that doesn't stop the crazies from taking advantage of the situation for money!!! But the crazies are also dumb.... no money unless you prove you have Nancy!!! I hope they find you all including the MF who actually did this and lock you up and throw away the key!! Sickos!!

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@patriciaharrell7721 2026-07-01

Always enjoy your channel

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