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Authorities in Arizona investigate possible ransom communication tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Headline from KYMA Yuma, on the newest of 2 developments

The Pima Country Sheriff's Department (PCSD) says it is aware of reports involving possible ransom notes connected to Nancy Guthrie.

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  1. Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note claim prompts sheriff to release a statement

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

  2. Newest

    Authorities in Arizona investigate possible ransom communication tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

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  1. Fox7 Austin

    Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note claim prompts sheriff to release a statement (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.

  2. BNO News

    Media outlets receive alleged ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Alleged ransom notes demanding payment in Bitcoin have surfaced in the investigation into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, according to media reports.

  3. New York Post

    Cops reveal they are aware of ‘possible ransom’ note for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, say ‘taking all leads very seriously’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A purported ransom note for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom was sent to media outlet TMZ Tuesday — with the supposed kidnappers demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for her safe return.

  4. Variety

    TMZ Receives Alleged Ransom Note for Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Nancy Demanding ‘Millions’ in Bitcoin; Police ‘Taking All Tips Very Seriously’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    TMZ has received an alleged ransom note "demanding payment for the release of Nancy Guthrie," the 84-year-old mother of "Today" anchor Savannah.

  5. Townhall

    Report: TMZ Allegedly Received a Ransom Note for Missing Nancy Guthrie (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    TMZ reports receiving a ransom note for Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Alleged Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Gets Received By Media Outlet (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    TMZ reportedly received a ransom note demanding payment for the release of Nancy Guthrie, “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s mother.

  7. KYMA Yuma

    Authorities in Arizona investigate possible ransom communication tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The Pima Country Sheriff's Department (PCSD) says it is aware of reports involving possible ransom notes connected to Nancy Guthrie.

  8. KESQ Palm Springs

    Sheriff investigates possible ransom notes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth day (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The most recent evidence in the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, is also its most disturbing: purported ransom notes sent to media outlets.

  9. KRDO

    Sheriff probes possible ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, while pacemaker data could speak to timeline (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Some of the most recent evidence in the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host

  10. New York Post

    Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note contains chilling details about Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The purported ransom note in the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy contained chilling details from the night she went missing, authorities said.

  11. KVOA Tucson

    Search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies: FBI investigates possible ransom notes (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The search efforts are intensifying for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie has been missing since last Sunday, with

  12. RedState

    Concerning New Info in Nancy Guthrie Missing Person Case - Plus, a Ransom Note? (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Update on Nancy Guthrie

  13. Breitbart News

    Kidnappers of Savannah Guthrie Mom Nancy Allegedly Want Millions in Bitcoin Ransom as FBI Joins Search (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The kidnappers who grabbed NBC correspondent Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, reportedly left a ransom letter demanding millions in Bitcoin for her return as the FBI joins the case.

  14. CBS News

    Sheriff says ransom note being investigated in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.

  15. WSVN Miami

    Sheriff investigates possible ransom notes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth day - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — The most recent evidence in the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, is also its most disturbing

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