Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos releases ransom notes to identify kidnapper of Nancy Guthrie
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos released two ransom notes on Friday to help identify the kidnapper of Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted from her Arizona home six months ago. The 84-year-old mother of news presenter Savannah Guthrie went missing in early February, sparking a months-long investigation that has yielded few significant leads. Authorities are leveraging the notes' unique linguistic style to generate new tips. The first note demanded a payment of $4 million in bitcoin, while the second note claimed Nancy Guthrie died shortly after being taken. While the notes are brief, forensic linguists suggest the writer's distinct word choice and syntax may be recognizable to someone who knows them personally. Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that the notes speak for themselves and urged the public to call in information. The investigation continues as the Guthrie family seeks to bring her home or provide a proper goodbye. A total reward of over $1.2 million remains unclaimed for the return of Nancy Guthrie.