New ransom note claims to know where Nancy Guthrie is — but is it real? Day 65 in the search
Nancy Guthrie disappearanceRansom notesTrue crime investigation

New ransom note claims to know where Nancy Guthrie is — but is it real? Day 65 in the search

A new ransom note surfaces on the day Savannah Guthrie returns to work, raising questions about its authenticity and the ongoing, politically fraught investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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Desert near Nancy Guthrie’s home is vast and has history of violent crime - day 62 since abduction
Nancy Guthrie abductionPima County desertTrue crime investigation

Desert near Nancy Guthrie’s home is vast and has history of violent crime - day 62 since abduction

Investigative journalists explore the treacherous Arizona desert near Nancy Guthrie's home, revealing its history of violent crime and the challenges it poses for the ongoing abduction investigation, alongside critiques of early police missteps.

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Source close to Nancy Guthrie investigation has message to Savannah and major concerns - day 61
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Source close to Nancy Guthrie investigation has message to Savannah and major concerns - day 61

An anonymous source close to the Nancy Guthrie investigation reveals critical early missteps by law enforcement, including a 'rush to judgment' and inexperienced personnel, which a retired FBI agent confirms likely compromised the case.

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What is in Nancy Guthrie suspect’s pocket? Walkie talkie? Signal jammer? Day 28 on the scene
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What is in Nancy Guthrie suspect’s pocket? Walkie talkie? Signal jammer? Day 28 on the scene

On day 28 of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, a former FBI and CIA officer analyzes the suspect's pocket item and backpack, while the host details shifts in law enforcement resources and debunks several case theories.

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Desperate burglars not afraid of treacherous desert near Nancy Guthrie’s home, former deputy says
Nancy Guthrie disappearancePima County Sheriff's OfficeFBI investigation

Desperate burglars not afraid of treacherous desert near Nancy Guthrie’s home, former deputy says

A former Pima County Sheriff's deputy with decades of experience critiques the Nancy Guthrie investigation and offers a compelling 'burglary gone wrong' theory, suggesting the ransom demands are a separate, opportunistic crime.

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Surveillance video with possible timing connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance - on the scene
Nancy Guthrie disappearanceTrue crime investigationSurveillance video

Surveillance video with possible timing connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance - on the scene

New surveillance video emerges with timing that aligns with Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker disconnection, while law enforcement prepares to return her house to the family, fueling speculation about a burglary gone wrong and the case's potential to remain unsolved.

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FBI visits gun shops with 40 name list and photos, as sheriff clears family in Nancy Guthrie case
Nancy Guthrie investigationFBI gun shop inquiriesPima County Sheriff's Office

FBI visits gun shops with 40 name list and photos, as sheriff clears family in Nancy Guthrie case

The Nancy Guthrie investigation sees major developments with the FBI visiting Tucson gun shops with a list of 40 names and photos, the sheriff officially clearing the Guthrie family as suspects, and new details emerging about delays in DNA processing from a crucial glove.

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Nancy Guthrie SWAT raid, three detained - Range Rover searched - breaking news from the scene
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Nancy Guthrie SWAT raid, three detained - Range Rover searched - breaking news from the scene

An intense night in Tucson saw a SWAT raid and three detentions linked to the Nancy Guthrie investigation, alongside the critical revelation of unknown DNA found inside her home, all while tensions between local law enforcement and the FBI continue to surface.

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“We will pay." Savannah Guthrie releases new video begging for return of Nancy Guthrie
Kidnapping investigationRansom demandsFBI forensics

“We will pay." Savannah Guthrie releases new video begging for return of Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's desperate public plea to Nancy Guthrie's alleged abductors, offering payment, intensifies a high-stakes investigation now involving the FBI's elite teams and advanced forensic techniques.

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On the scene: Another note arrives in Nancy Guthrie investigation as police swarm the house again
Nancy Guthrie investigationRansom notesFBI investigation

On the scene: Another note arrives in Nancy Guthrie investigation as police swarm the house again

A second ransom note arrived at a local TV station, prompting renewed FBI activity at Nancy Guthrie's house and raising questions about the initial investigation's handling of the challenging desert terrain and local ordinances.

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Police back at Nancy Guthrie's house -- what evidence did they take as Savannah pleads with captors
Kidnapping investigationNancy Guthrie disappearanceSavannah Guthrie

Police back at Nancy Guthrie's house -- what evidence did they take as Savannah pleads with captors

Federal agents re-entered Nancy Guthrie's home for a targeted search and assisted Savannah Guthrie in crafting a public plea to her mother's alleged captors, revealing critical insights into the ongoing kidnapping investigation.

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