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Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff’s Department Searching for New Leads

First publishedJul 30, 23:36 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 20:21 UTC · 2d ago
22 outletsNBC News, CBS News11 outletCBS News11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletFox News Latest66 outletsFox News Latest, Seattle Times, CBS News, ABC News, NYT US, NBC News
NBC News8Nancy Guthrie investigation pursuing 'every credible lead,' says Pima County Sheriff's Dept.Open ↗CBS News8Pima County sheriff says he is optimistic about Nancy Guthrie's case "based on all the evidence"Open ↗CBS News8Sheriff at heart of Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation shares new details on caseOpen ↗The Guardian US8Two men to file wrongful arrest lawsuit over Nancy Guthrie disappearance caseOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Nancy Guthrie case: Sheriff says no one is permanently ruled out as detained man prepares lawsuitOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Nancy Guthrie ransom demands released by Pima County Sheriff's Department in bid to identify senderOpen ↗Seattle Times6Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes itOpen ↗CBS News8Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released by sheriff's departmentOpen ↗ABC News8Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case released as sheriff's office seeks public's helpOpen ↗NYT US9Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff’s Department Searching for New LeadsOpen ↗NBC News8Letters sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance are releasedOpen ↗
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Answer

The Pima County Sheriff's Department released ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone can identify the sender. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. The investigation continues with no further trace of her.

Reported by 11 outlets — NYT US, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, The Guardian US, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. The Pima County Sheriff's Department released ransom notes in the case. They hope someone can identify the sender to help find Nancy.

Why it matters

The case is important because Nancy Guthrie is still missing, and her family is searching for answers. The public's help is needed to find her.

In brief
Who is Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy Guthrie is the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie.
Where was Nancy Guthrie kidnapped?
Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home.
What is the Pima County Sheriff's Department doing?
The Pima County Sheriff's Department released ransom notes and is seeking the public's help to identify the sender.
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The outlets frame the story as a search for new leads in the Nancy Guthrie case, with a focus on the released ransom notes and the ongoing investigation. Some outlets also mention the wrongful arrest lawsuit filed by two men questioned early in the search.

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    1Angle
    Scouting report

    The investigation continues with no new leads

    Sources3
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    CBS Newsoptimistic about the case based on evidence
    ABC Newssix months since the kidnapping
    NBC Newspursuing every possible lead
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    Scouting report

    The released ransom notes are a new development in the case

    Sources3
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    Fox News Latestransom demands released by sheriff's department
    Seattle Timesearly ransom note released
    NYT USransom notes released by sheriff's department
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    Scouting report

    Two men questioned early in the search are filing a wrongful arrest lawsuit

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    The Guardian UStwo men to file wrongful arrest lawsuit
    Fox News Latestman prepares lawsuit
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