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Kidnapper Near Tucson? Ransom Notes Hint at Local Suspect
11 Feb
Summary
- Ransom notes suggest the kidnapper resides in the Tucson area.
- The abductor is believed to be familiar with local Tucson media.
- Nancy Guthrie was abducted on February 1 and needs medication.
Law enforcement sources indicate that the individual who abducted Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home likely originates from the Tucson area. Investigators are analyzing ransom notes, with the operating theory suggesting the notes themselves provide clues to the abductor's local whereabouts.
The kidnapper's choice to send letters to two Tucson TV stations and TMZ, followed by a second letter to only one station, has led authorities to believe the suspect is highly familiar with the local media landscape. This familiarity strengthens the belief that the abductor is a resident of the Tucson area.
Authorities also noted the kidnapper's promise to return Nancy to Tucson within 12 hours of receiving the $6 million ransom, suggesting the abductor is currently located within a 700-mile radius of the city. Two ransom deadlines have passed without resolution, despite appeals from Savannah Guthrie.
