Savannah Guthrie's Mother Kidnapping: Sheriff Confirms Ransom Note Received

Ransom Note Details

• 📌 A ransom note has been received by the Pima County Sheriff's Office concerning the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
• 💡 The note reportedly contains specific details about the home and what Nancy was wearing on the night of her disappearance.
• ⚠️ Authorities have not confirmed the authenticity of the note, but it has been reviewed by the FBI and shared with Savannah Guthrie.

Investigation Progress

• 🔍 The ransom note was sent to a local television station late last night, which then shared it with authorities.
• 🕵️ The sheriff is taking this note very seriously as part of the ongoing investigation.
• 📺 Surveillance video has not yet yielded helpful information, as the system may be set to automatically delete footage.
• 🛠️ Investigators are using forensic tools to attempt to recover deleted video and are asking neighbors to review their own footage.

Public Disclosure and Authentication

• 📰 Despite authorities' initial hope to keep the note private, it was sent to TMZ, which reported on it publicly.
• 💬 The sheriff emphasized to CBS News that the notes have not been authenticated yet, and this is a key step in the investigation.