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Nancy Guthrie: Police release ransom notes

Six months after disappearance

·1 min read·5 outlets

The short version

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”
Savannah Guthrie5

Where outlets disagree

  • The content of the ransom notes is not fully disclosed, but one note allegedly claims Nancy Guthrie has died, while the family's plea suggests they are still seeking her safe return.6,4,2

Why it matters

  • Nancy Guthrie is the mother of 'Today Show' co-host Savannah Guthrie.5,4,2,1

This account was written from the 6 reports listed below, filed by 5 independent outlets, and checked against them line by line. It is not a copy of any one of them. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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