Sheriff Releases Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case; Second Note Says She Died

The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released two ransom notes in hopes of generating new leads in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home earlier this year. The notes, allegedly sent by her captors, were made public by investigators. The first note was sent a day after Guthrie's disappearance and demanded millions of dollars. The second note stated that Guthrie had perished shortly after she was taken, according to the sheriff's office. Officials have not confirmed the authenticity of the notes but are releasing them to the public for any information that could help the case. The release includes the content of the notes as part of an ongoing effort to find new leads. Guthrie was kidnapped from her home in Pima County, and the investigation remains active. The sheriff's department hopes that someone may recognize the writing or have information about the notes' origins. No arrests have been reported in connection with the case. The exact amount of the ransom demand was not disclosed. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.