Letters sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance are released
Authorities in Arizona have released two ransom notes related to the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The notes, which suggest the victim may have died, are being shared in hopes that the public can identify the writer's unique linguistic style.
Why it matters
The release of these documents represents a strategic move by law enforcement to leverage public crowdsourcing in a high-profile criminal investigation.
Two ransom notes purportedly sent by those who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie in Arizona earlier this year were released Friday by local authorities hoping to generate new leads in the case. The second note, sent Feb. 6 to a Tucson news outlet, states that Guthrie, 84, died shortly after she was taken. “We believe it was heart related,” the note says. “She is buried in nature now. Nothing you could have done could have changed the outcome. We want your family to know this and hope you all can find peace. We are truly sorry.” The 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home near Tucson early Feb. 1. The FBI has said her disappearance is being investigated as a kidnapping for ransom. The first note, sent on Feb.
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