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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 and other 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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