Ransom notes tied to Guthrie case claim Nancy Guthrie died after kidnapping

A note sent in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, claimed she had died after the kidnapping, and a second note said she died shortly after but investigators believe the communications are legitimate from the kidnappers. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are handling an active investigation, with Savannah Guthrie and family publicly addressing the distressing development. TMZ reports and further verification are ongoing as authorities pursue authentication of the notes.