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Note sent in February said Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor, had died shortly after kidnapping

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CNN By Julianna Bragg, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A note sent in February to local news outlets about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old died shortly after she was kidnapped early this year, law enforcement sources briefed on the …

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    A second ransom note received by an Arizona television station following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said she died shortly after her abduction.

  2. WMUR

    Nancy Guthrie case: second ransom note said she died, reports say (opens WMUR)

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    Reports say a second ransom note in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance claimed she had died after her Tucson-area abduction.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Nancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    The second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie indicated that she had died, NBC News reports.

  4. Variety

    Second Note Sent to Media Said Nancy Guthrie Was Dead (opens Variety)

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    The second note sent to media outlets in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said she was dead, according to new reports.

  5. CBS News

    Nancy Guthrie ransom notes likely came from abductor who said she died, investigators believe (opens CBS News)

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    Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.

  6. Newsweek

    Nancy Guthrie update: NBC reports February note said Savannah's mom dead (opens Newsweek)

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    New letter reportedly sent to the media claims Nancy Guthrie is dead as investigators probe note, per NBC News reporting.

  7. New York Post

    New details about Nancy Guthrie ransom note confirm grim claim about her fate (opens New York Post)

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    An Arizona TV station has confirmed reports that Nancy Guthrie's purported kidnappers said in a ransom note that the 84-year-old grandmother was dead.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips (opens The Boston Globe)

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    It comes a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

  9. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Note sent in February said Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor, had died shortly after kidnapping (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    CNN By Julianna Bragg, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A note sent in February to local news outlets about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old died shortly after she was kidnapped early this year, law enforcement sources briefed on the …

  10. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Savannah Guthrie speaks out after reports that ransom note said Nancy Guthrie died after kidnapping (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    An emotional Savannah Guthrie spoke out on Tuesday following new reports that a ransom note said her mother, Nancy Guthrie, died.

  11. KTVZ Bend

    Note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By John Miller, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — A note sent to media outlets in February connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died, multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CNN.

  12. Fox News

    Savannah Guthrie pleads for tips as ransom note claims mom is dead: 'Somebody knows something' (opens Fox News)

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    Savannah Guthrie pleaded for the public to come forward with information about her mother's abduction, following reports that a ransom note declared Nancy Guthrie dead.

  13. KYMA Yuma

    Contents of second note sent to Nancy Guthrie's family revealed (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    Sources tell CBS News the note, believed to have come from the alleged abductor, claimed Nancy Guthrie was dead.

  14. New York Post

    Trump urges hope for finding Nancy Guthrie after ransom note revelation (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump said he hopes law enforcement finds Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, noting the NBC News anchor and her family have been through "hell."

  15. Washington Examiner

    Savannah Guthrie renews plea for information about her mother (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Guthrie asked for individuals with information to come forward, but did not comment on reports that a ransom note said her mother had died.

  16. WSVN Miami

    Note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor, said she had died - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — A note sent to media outlets in February connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie,

  17. Fox5 Atlanta

    'We need your help': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    The "Today" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.

  18. KVOA Tucson

    Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to a Tucson TV station said she died, investigators say (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - FBI investigators examining a note linked to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie say it indicated she died during a kidnapping plot.

  19. Deadline

    Savannah Guthrie Speaks On Latest News Of Missing Mother: "We Are In Agony" (opens Deadline)

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    Savannah Guthrie emotionally addressed new reports about the disappearance of her mother Nancy Guthrie.

  20. New York Post

    Exclusive | What Nancy Guthrie ransom notes reveal in search for Savannah’s missing mom: retired FBI agent (opens New York Post)

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    Details revealed in a chilling ransom note sent after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped show “someone was there,” a retired FBI agent has claimed.

  21. New York Post

    Savannah Guthrie makes tearful plea over missing mom Nancy live on ‘Today’ show after grim ransom note’s claims (opens New York Post)

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    “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie broke down in tears live on air Tuesday after new reports revealed that a ransom note believed to be sent by her missing mom’s kidnappers claimed she died.

  22. The Boston Globe

    A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says she died, CNN reports (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will from her house outside Tucson in early February.

  23. Deadline

    Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping: Note Indicated Savannah Guthrie's Mother Was Dead (opens Deadline)

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    NBC News is reporting that, the second of two notes thought to be from kidnappers "indicated the 84-year-old had died. It did not [contain] any request for payment.

  24. Washington Examiner

    Ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance claimed she died (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The update of Nancy Guthrie's status was the contents of a never-before-released second ransom note sent in February about her abduction.

  25. KTVZ Bend

    Here are the key developments in the monthslong search for Nancy Guthrie (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    CNN, PIMA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, NBC, KTVK , KPHO, FBI, KTVK / KPHO By Danya Gainor, Chelsea Bailey, Karina Tsui, CNN Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — More than two months have passed since “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home.

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