Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Arizona police have released two ransom notes related to the six-month-old disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie. Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying the author of the notes, which contain conflicting claims about her safety and status.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile media figure and highlights the challenges of investigating cold cases involving potential kidnapping and extortion.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Nancy Guthrie (left) is the mother of Savannah Guthrie (right), one of the most recognisable TV presenters in the US
Police in Arizona have released two ransom notes in the hope the public can help identify whoever abducted the mother of US news presenter Savannah Guthrie.
The first note, which is treated as apparently credible, demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin. The other claimed Nancy Guthrie died shortly after she was abducted from her home near Tucson six months ago.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office say they cannot verify her death, and the investigation remains active.
Officials released the two notes on Friday, asking the public for help identifying the writer, whose "distinct linguistic characteristics may be recognisable".
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