Nancy Guthrie: Police release ransom notes
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today Show' co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Arizona home six months ago. Police have released two ransom notes. The family is seeking help from the public.
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home six months ago.6,5,4,3,2,1 Police have released two ransom notes with 'distinctive linguistic characteristics'.6,4 The notes were released in hopes that someone will recognize the writer's language or phrasing.6
Savannah Guthrie said her family has been 'in agony and despair' since her mother's disappearance.5,3,2 The family is seeking help from the public in finding Nancy Guthrie.5,3,2,1 One of the ransom notes claims Nancy Guthrie has died.2
No suspect has been identified in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.1 The sheriff's department is leading the investigation.6 The family issued a new appeal for information on Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.3
“in agony and despair ever since”
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