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Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case | Minneapolis News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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- 114
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Summary
An 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home in February 2026, sparking a chilling investigation after two ransom notes were emailed to a local TV station. The first note demanded $4 million in bitcoin, threatening to raise it to $6 million if unpaid — and promised her safe release upon payment. A second note, days later, claimed she had died of a heart attack and was buried in nature. Authorities say the notes’ unique language and phrasing could be key to identifying the writer — possibly someone familiar with the author’s style — and are urgently asking the public for any leads that might help solve this haunting case. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6a02d1a58f9ca4e9