Nancy Guthrie cops investigate abductor's 'pinky ring' spotted under glove in doorbell footage as NEW 'sophisticated' ransom note comes to light

DailyMail ^ | 02/18/26 | Staff

[doc maverick]

“Investigators in Nancy Guthrie's case have turned their attention toward a pinky ring they believe her alleged abductor was wearing in chilling doorbell camera footage taken before she vanished. Meanwhile, TMZ announced on Wednesday that it has received a new 'sophisticated' ransom note in connection to missing Nancy, who is the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie.“

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[doc maverick]

Some drug cartel members are known to wear specific rings, often as a symbol of their affiliation or status within the organization. These rings can serve as a form of identification among members and may carry significant meaning related to their criminal activities. Pinky rings among drug cartel members often symbolize status, loyalty, and authority within their ranks. They serve as a badge of honor, reflecting the wearer's success and power in a dangerous world, and are sometimes associated with criminal heritage and identity. Pinky rings among drug cartel members often symbolize status, loyalty, and authority within their ranks. They serve as a badge of honor, reflecting the wearer's success and power in a dangerous world, and are sometimes associated with criminal heritage and identity. Pinky rings among drug cartel members often symbolize status, loyalty, and authority within their ranks. They serve as a badge of honor, reflecting the wearer's success and power in a dangerous world, and are sometimes associated with criminal heritage and identity. Pinky rings among drug cartel members often symbolize status, loyalty, and authority within their ranks. She’s in Mexico. The kidnappers think they’re safe down there.

[House Atreides]

So…. the abductor’s gay. Another clue.

[MayflowerMadam]

IIRC, pinky rings are significant in the good old fashioned Mafia.

[Deaf Smith]

Who is trying to make tmz seem important/legit with the fake ransome notes?

[Blood of Tyrants]

Department of Redundancy Department 😆

[dakine]

Dude/Dudette - I wear a gold 1/4 oz. 21k pinky ring, call it my “pawn ring” for if I ever stranded. I like woman. 🌴 ⛳

[Flaming Conservative]

The only reason I think it isn’t a cartel is that they haven’t sent an amputated finger to the family as proof they mean business.

[Iron Munro]

Another clue.

????

Or another Red Herring?

[doc maverick]

Isn’t that an Italian gangster thing?

[odawg]

Looks like they are grabbing at straws.

[ViLaLuz]

https://vimeo.com/851999206

[OakOak]

PIMA County Sheriff is Laughing Stock…..

[doc maverick]

The sheriff could be in on it…..maybe monetarily.
The whole crime scene was f’d up immediately.
Who does that?

[TornadoAlley3]

What went on for 48 minutes in her home?

Coercion to give up passwords?

Full backpack? Electronics? Zip ties?

Is perp making a woman suit?

Did perp pack her suitcase? What was missing besides Nancy?

[bigbob]

Maybe it will turn up in the national pinky ring database

[SunkenCiv]

I'm impressed. Her abduction was apparently February 1, and in no time flat, on the 15th a glove possibly from the abductor was found near her home. A mere two or three days later a ring was found inside the glove.

[Flaming Conservative]

Yes, but I think the cartels will do that, too. Besides, what’s the holdup? The family has agreed to pay the ransom, haven’t they?

[doc maverick]

I think they packed a suitcase and took some of her meds along.
They kept saying she had no medication with her….did they know the pill counts she should have had on each med?
All the perps would have to do is write down the names, dosages and administration times and take a few of each.
Then they could get the rest in Mexico.

[House Atreides]

I like woman. 🌴 ⛳
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Me too. My comment in post 2 above was meant as a joke.

[MileHi]

Did you write that? It repeated the same thing 5 or 6 times