Ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

Ransom notes sent to media outlets regarding the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, claimed she had died. Law enforcement continues to investigate the case, though the authenticity of the notes remains unconfirmed.
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The high-profile nature of the victim's family has brought significant public and media attention to this ongoing criminal investigation.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Getty Images A ransom note sent days after the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died.
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