Details of early ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case released by authorities
Authorities in Arizona have released two ransom notes related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of television host Savannah Guthrie. The notes suggest a specific linguistic pattern and indicate that the victim may have died shortly after being taken.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile public figure and raises serious concerns regarding public safety and criminal investigation procedures.
Savannah Guthrie (pictured, left, with her mother, Nancy) says her family is living an unending nightmare. ( Supplied: Instagram )
Authorities in Arizona have released details of two ransom notes, sent in the days after Nancy Guthrie went missing on February 1.
The 84-year-old is the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Police say the notes reveal a distinctive pattern of word choices.
Link copied Share Share article Authorities in the United States have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, in hopes that someone will recognise the writing style.
A second note released Friday, local time, indicated the 84-year-old died shortly after she was kidnapped.
Both notes initially went to a Tucson television station days after the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home outside Tucson on February 1.
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