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Letters sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance are released
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Two ransom notes related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "TODAY" co-host Savannah Guthrie, were released by Arizona authorities to generate new leads; the second note claimed Nancy died shortly after being taken.
- The first note demanded $4 million in bitcoin, later increasing to $6 million, warning that Nancy's life was in the hands of those receiving the ransom demand and advising against involving law enforcement.
- Authorities highlighted the unique linguistic style of the notes, hoping someone familiar with the writing might come forward with information to identify the perpetrator.
- Savannah Guthrie made emotional public pleas urging the kidnapper to "do the right thing" and provide information to help find her mother, while also criticizing true crime followers profiting from the case.
- The investigation remains without suspects or significant leads, and officials are appealing to the public for any information, emphasizing that someone close to the perpetrator may hold crucial knowledge.
