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Pima County Sheriff's Department Releases Ransom Notes to Help Identify Kidnapper of Nancy Guthrie

The Pima County Sheriff's Department released two ransom notes on Friday to assist in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old woman was kidnapped from her Tucson home on February 1, and remains missing six months later. The first note, sent on February 2, addressed Nancy Guthrie's daughter, Savannah Guthrie, and demanded $4 million in bitcoin for her mother's release. It stated that Nancy Guthrie was "safe but scared" and warned that she would be killed if the payment was not met. The second note, sent on February 6, claimed that Nancy Guthrie perished shortly after being taken, allegedly due to heart-related causes. Authorities are urging the public to examine the distinctive linguistic patterns and word choices in the notes to help identify the suspect. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward, while the FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to her recovery.

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