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Why law enforcement wanted to keep details private in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping notes
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Key Points:
- Two notes were sent to news outlets within a week of Nancy Guthrie’s February 1 disappearance in Arizona, the first demanding a ransom and the second stating she was dead but not intentionally killed, according to law enforcement sources.
- The second note's contents, revealed nearly five months later, were withheld from public reporting initially to protect the investigation and maintain the integrity of information only the kidnappers would know.
- Investigators have not confirmed Guthrie's death and have no main suspect or person of interest, but continue to analyze evidence including video footage, cellular data, and DNA.
- The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirms the investigation is active and ongoing, despite a decline in public tips.
- Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter, publicly appealed for information on the “Today” show, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward, including anonymously via the FBI hotline.
