Kidnappers of the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie have sent a threatening letter to media outlets claiming the senior woman is deceased. The letter was released following the abduction. Police have confirmed receiving the message but state the investigation remains active and is not yet concluded. Details surrounding the kidnapping and the alleged death are currently limited. Authorities are continuing to pursue all leads in the case. The motive behind the abduction remains unclear, though a ransom demand is suspected. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.