Authorities Investigate New Message in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
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Authorities Investigate New Message in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

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The FBI and local law enforcement are reviewing a new message related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie.

The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are reviewing a new message concerning the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie. The message was received by Tucson television station KOLD, which forwarded it to law enforcement. Authorities have not disclosed the contents of the message and are assessing its authenticity.

This development follows a previous ransom note sent to multiple media outlets earlier in the week, which included demands for money with specific deadlines. The FBI is investigating the legitimacy of these communications.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tucson-area home on Saturday night. Authorities believe she was taken against her will, as blood matching hers was found on her porch. The investigation is ongoing, with no suspects or persons of interest identified at this time.

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Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tucson-area home on Saturday night.

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Authorities believe she was taken against her will, as blood matching hers was found on her porch.

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The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are reviewing a new message concerning the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

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Authorities have not disclosed the contents of the message and are assessing its authenticity.

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