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Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, are investigating a possible new ransom note tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing nearly eight months ago. The sheriff's department announced the development but did not confirm the note's authenticity or contents.

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Nancy Guthrie investigators examine new possible ransom note

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New Possible Ransom Note in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, are investigating a possible new ransom note tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing nearly eight months ago. The sheriff's department announced the development but did not confirm the note's authenticity or contents.

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Earlier report Filed 1 Aug, 18:40 UTC Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff's Office The Pima County Sheriff's Office has released two ransom emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper in the nearly six-month-old disappearance case. One note threatened to kill the 84-year-old mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom was not paid within a week; the other claimed she had died shortly after being abducted. Authorities released the messages in hopes the writing style might be recognized and generate new leads. US · 3 sources

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