WHO - Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, is the subject of an ongoing missing persons investigation. The suspect(s) remain unidentified, though former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer suggests the perpetrator is likely male. WHAT - Guthrie disappeared approximately five months ago. The suspect is currently wanted for her disappearance, which authorities believe has escalated from kidnapping to murder, a crime punishable by death in Arizona. A new ransom note, received by TMZ last week, suggests the culprit is attempting to control the narrative and potentially secure a Bitcoin payout while avoiding the death penalty. WHERE - The incident and investigation are centered in Arizona. The ransom note was sent to the family and media outlets last week, following the release of a second note claiming Guthrie was buried. CONTACT - The investigation is being conducted by law enforcement agencies in Arizona, with former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer providing expert analysis. The suspect is currently at large, and investigators are reportedly close to identifying the culprit.