Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Key Points:

• Authorities released two ransom notes in the disappearance case of Nancy Guthrie, hoping someone will recognize the distinctive writing style; the second note indicated she died shortly after being kidnapped.
• The first note demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency for Guthrie's release, threatening to kill her if the ransom was not paid, while the second note expressed regret and stated the outcome could not have been changed.
• The Pima County Sheriff’s Department appealed to the public for information, especially from those who may know the note writer or noticed suspicious behavior, emphasizing that it is not too late to come forward.
• Doorbell camera footage suggests an unidentified male may have prepared for Guthrie's kidnapping on separate days, and investigators continue to follow technological and investigative leads.
• Two men previously detained and released in the investigation have filed a $3 million claim against the sheriff’s department, alleging wrongful detention and harm from being associated with the case.