Authorities now believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is deceased following the receipt of a second ransom note. The note, details of which have not been released, indicates Guthrie is no longer alive. This development follows an initial ransom demand made regarding her disappearance. Law enforcement is continuing its investigation, treating the case as a criminal matter. The circumstances surrounding Guthrie’s disappearance and the subsequent ransom notes are currently under active investigation. No further information regarding the potential suspects or the amount of the ransom has been publicly disclosed at this time.