Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

A ransom note claiming the death of Nancy Guthrie was discovered on March 15, 2024, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The note, purportedly from the abductors, stated that they did not intend for her to die and offered an apology to the Guthrie family. The LAPD confirmed that the note was found in a public restroom near the victim's home. Authorities are investigating the note as a potential piece of evidence in the ongoing abduction case. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on March 12, 2024, after failing to return home from her job at a local hospital. Investigators are pursuing multiple leads and have not ruled out any possibilities in the investigation. The family has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe return.