Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note

Nancy Guthrie disappeared and her family received ransom notes. The sheriff released these notes publicly, saying he hoped it would help. However, the released notes contradicted what the sheriff had previously told news media about the case.

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National story. 8 articles from 6 sources. Updated Aug 4, 2026.

Part of The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie

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CBS NewsCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note

News Nation NowCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Who wrote the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes?

KXAN AustinCenter· Aug 2, 2026

Read the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released by Pima County sheriff

KVOA TucsonCenter· Aug 1, 2026

Sheriff Nanos, Savannah Guthrie release separate message to mark 6 months of Guthrie Investigation

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New York PostLean Right· Aug 3, 2026

Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were written by two different people, expert claims — and what this could mean

Fox NewsRight· Aug 1, 2026

Sheriff Nanos posts video commenting on newly released ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case, addresses family

New York PostLean Right· Aug 1, 2026

How bitcoin ransom in Nancy Guthrie case could still hold ‘valuable’ evidence 6 months after kidnapping

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  1. Aug 1Sheriff Nanos, Savannah Guthrie release separate message to mark 6 months of Guthrie Investigation
  2. Aug 3Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note

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