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Authorities rule out new ransom note as not credible in the Nancy Guthrie case

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TUCSON, Ariz. (CNN) — Months into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with no main suspect or person of interest named, authorities say they investigated a new possible ransom note tied to the 84-year-old’s disappearance and found it not to be credible.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Sheriff and FBI Assess New Possible Ransom Note in Guthrie Case (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Nancy Guthrie remains missing as investigators assess the credibility of a reported bitcoin ransom demand claiming she is alive in Mexico; the claim was publicized by an online commentator and has not been verified by authorities.

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

    Authorities are investigating a new possible ransom note, as the monthslong search for clues marches on. Here’s the latest (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Danya Gainor, Chelsea Bailey, Karina Tsui, Chris Boyette, CNN Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — Months into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with no main suspect or person of interest named, authorities say they are now investigating the credibility of a new possible ransom note tied to the 84-year-old’…

  3. Newsweek

    Nancy Guthrie Update: Law Enforcement Flags Potential New Ransom Note (opens Newsweek)

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    Law enforcement is investigating a possible new ransom note and social media comments about the information.

  4. News Nation Now

    Nancy Guthrie investigators reviewing new possible ransom note: Sheriff's department (opens News Nation Now)

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    The sheriff's department said investigators are also looking into social media comments about the note to determine its credibility.

  5. Fox10 Phoenix

    Nancy Guthrie disappearance: New potential ransom note emerges nearly eight months later (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    In a new update in the Nancy Guthrie case on Sept. 28, the Pima County Sheriff's Department says they are looking into a new possible ransom note related to the investigation. The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb.

  6. Bangor Daily News

    Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, nearly eight months after she went missing from her home outside Tucson, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Monday.

  7. ABC News

    Officials looking into possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie (opens ABC News)

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    Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

  8. KRDO

    Authorities are investigating a new possible ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case. Here’s the latest (opens KRDO)

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    By Danya Gainor, Chelsea Bailey, Karina Tsui, Chris Boyette, CNN Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — Months into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with no main suspect or person of interest named, authorities say they are now investigating the credibility of a new possible ransom note tied to the 84-year-old’…

  9. New York Post

    Nancy Guthrie investigators reviewing ‘new possible ransom note’ almost eight months after her disappearance (opens New York Post)

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    Arizona cops probing Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance say they are investigating a “new, possible ransom note” – almost eight months on from her disappearance.

  10. MS Now

    Officials are looking into possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie disappearance (opens MS Now)

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    The sheriff's department and the FBI Guthrie Task Force were recently made aware of the possible ransom note as well as social media comments related to it, the statement from the sheriff's department said.

  11. WFLA

    Officials look into possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance (opens WFLA)

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    Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, nearly eight months after she went missing from her home outside Tucson, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.

  12. KTLA Los Angeles

    Authorities investigate possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, nearly eight months after she went missing from her Arizona home, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.

  13. The Guardian

    Officials investigate possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case (opens The Guardian)

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    Local sheriff’s department announces new development related to disappearance of TV host’s mother in Arizona Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie , nearly eight months after she went missing from her Arizona home, the Pima co…

  14. New York Post

    Nancy Guthrie investigators looking into ‘new possible ransom note’ nearly 8 months into disappearance (opens New York Post)

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    The Pima County Sheriff’s Department gave a major update on the Nancy Guthrie case on Monday.

  15. Washington Examiner

    Pima County sheriff announces new ransom note found in Nancy Guthrie case (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Arizona authorities revealed on Monday that they are looking into a possible new ransom note connected to the Nancy Guthrie case, months after the elderly woman mysteriously disappeared from her Tucson home.

  16. Phl17

    Nancy Guthrie investigators reviewing 'new possible ransom note,' sheriff's department says (opens Phl17)

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    The department said investigators are also looking into social media comments about the note to determine its credibility.

  17. Fortune

    The FBI is looking into a new possible ransom note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (opens Fortune)

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    The mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home in February, and no suspects have been arrested

  18. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    FBI,Pima looking into possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    The sheriff’s department and the FBI Guthrie Task Force were recently made aware of the possible ransom note as well as social media comments related to it, the statement from the sheriff’s department said Monday.

  19. Fox News

    Sheriff's department aware of possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case (opens Fox News)

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    PCSD and FBI investigators are examining a possible new ransom note in the kidnapping case involving Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, in Arizona.

  20. Breitbart News

    Another Ransom Note Surfaces Nearly 8 Months After Nancy Guthrie Vanished (opens Breitbart News)

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    Nearly eight months after NBC correspondent Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished, police say they are now reviewing a possible new ransom note.

  21. Fox10 Phoenix

    Nancy Guthrie case: New ransom text message is not credible, sheriff says (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    A new possible ransom text message in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is not credible, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said. On Sept. 28, the sheriff's department and the FBI were made aware of a new possible ransom note related to the investigation.

  22. Newsweek

    Nancy Guthrie Update: Former FBI Agent Gives Analysis of New Ransom Note (opens Newsweek)

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    The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating the newest note, which allegedly included an AI-generated video of Guthrie.

  23. WSVN Miami

    Authorities rule out new ransom note as not credible in the Nancy Guthrie case. Here’s the latest (opens WSVN Miami)

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    Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — Months into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with no main suspect or person of interest named, authorities say they investigated a...

  24. WKBN Youngstown

    Recent ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance isn't credible, investigators say (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    Authorities have concluded a possible ransom note that surfaced over the weekend in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie wasn't credible, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.

  25. New York Post

    Nancy Guthrie investigators make ruling on new possible ransom note as case nears its 8th month (opens New York Post)

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    A new ransom note for the missing Nancy Guthrie is not legitimate, Arizona authorities announced on Tuesday.

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