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Mother of 'Today' Show Anchor Found Dead After Kidnapping
23 Jun
Summary
- A note indicated Nancy Guthrie died shortly after being kidnapped.
- Kidnappers initially demanded millions of dollars in ransom.
- The family had previously responded to a ransom demand video.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported dead following her kidnapping. Law enforcement sources revealed that two notes were sent to media outlets connected to the disappearance. The first note contained a ransom demand for millions of dollars, which investigators believed to be authentic communications from the perpetrators.
A subsequent note tragically stated that Nancy Guthrie had died, with the kidnappers claiming her death was unintentional and occurred shortly after her abduction. The Guthrie family had previously released an emotional video responding to the initial ransom demand, stating, "We got your message, and we understand."
CNN and a local news department in Tucson, Arizona, were aware of the contents of both notes. In coordination with law enforcement and the family, they agreed to withhold reporting on the notes' details to aid in authenticating any future communications with the kidnapper or kidnappers. The situation remains under active investigation.
