Pima County Authorities Dismiss Ransom Text in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance as Not Credible

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 30, 2026 —

PIMA COUNTY, AZ – Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have declared that a recently surfaced ransom text message associated with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie lacks credibility. Officials have not provided specific details regarding the content of the text message or the exact timeline of its discovery.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, or another relevant local law enforcement agency, stated that the message is not considered a credible lead in the ongoing investigation into Ms. Guthrie’s whereabouts. The specific reasons for this determination have not been publicly disclosed, nor has any information about the nature of the message beyond its alleged ransom demand.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has prompted an investigation, but further details about the case, including when Ms. Guthrie was last seen or her personal background, were not immediately available. The authorities’ announcement regarding the ransom text suggests an effort to manage public information and focus investigative resources on verified leads.

Investigators are urging anyone with pertinent information related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance or any potentially credible leads to come forward. The lack of credible information from the ransom text message means the investigation continues to rely on other avenues of inquiry. Further updates are expected as the case progresses.

Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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