Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos Releases Ransom Notes to Aid in the Search for Abducted Nancy Guthrie
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos released two ransom notes on Friday to assist in the ongoing investigation into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old woman went missing from her Arizona home in January, marking six months since her disappearance. The first note, sent to a local TV station, demanded a $4 million ransom in bitcoin and promised her release within 12 hours of payment. The second note, sent four days later, claimed she perished shortly after being taken and was buried in nature. While the first note was treated as credible due to specific details about her belongings, the second note's claim of her death was not yet verified by investigators. Sheriff Nanos stated that the notes were released to the public to help identify the author through distinctive linguistic characteristics. Forensic experts suggest the author may have used a academic-style language to potentially disguise their true voice. The Guthrie family, led by Savannah Guthrie, continues to be desperate for information, offering a $1 million reward for any leads. The FBI is also offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to her location or the arrest of those involved.