# Arizona Kidnapping Ransom Notes Unraveled | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-07-02T02:43:57+00:00
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Arizona investigators are racing to identify the mysterious sender behind ransom notes tied to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who vanished five months ago. While some messages appear authentic and others are outright scams, the FBI is treating the case as an active kidnapping-for-ransom investigation. Initial notes came via tip lines and a Gmail address, with no response after the family offered to pay. A later message even falsely claimed Nancy had died — a claim the family addressed with a video, but no reply followed. TMZ’s Harvey Levin says he’s been in contact with the sender, who allegedly demanded bitcoin for a video of Nancy, and that the FBI is close to identifying them — though they’ve asked him to hold off. Meanwhile, a separate California man has been charged with sending a fake ransom text and is set to appear in court July 3rd. The truth behind Nancy’s disappearance remains elusive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad42018fc5ab3ae9

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