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Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
The notes suggest a $4 million ransom demand and a second message saying Guthrie died, authorities said.
- On Friday, the Pima County Sheriff's Office and the FBI released two early ransom notes tied to the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie to generate new leads.
- Demanding $4 million in bitcoin, the first note received Feb. 2 threatened her life if payment deadlines were missed; a second note sent Feb. 6 claimed Guthrie died shortly after being taken.
- Investigators noted the writings exhibit a "unique linguistic style" with distinctive word choice and syntax that may be recognizable to someone who knows the writer, providing insight into their mindset and evolution.
- Authorities seek tips on an unidentified male seen in doorbell videos from her residence; the Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery.
- Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed investigators have gathered significant evidence despite no arrests being announced; the department continues to pursue every available technological and investigative lead.
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The authorities published a first ransom request in the context of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in the United States in the hope that someone would recognize the writing style. A second note, also published on Friday, indicated that Ms. Guthrie had died shortly after her abduction and that she had been "buried in nature".
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