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Nancy Guthrie ransom notes, including message saying she died, released by sheriff's department
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Kerry Breen , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released two ransom notes that appear to be from her kidnapper.
A recent development has occurred in the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released two ransom notes that appear to be from her kidnapper. These notes were sent to a local news outlet after her disappearance.
The search for Guthrie has passed the six-month mark. Further details about the case, including the content of the ransom notes, are available from the Pima County Sheriff's Department or local news sources, such as CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Tucson.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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