Sheriff Nanos posts video commenting on newly released ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case, addresses family
Six months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson home, the sheriff leading the investigation explained on Saturday why authorities recently released two purported ransom notes, saying investigators hope someone recognizes the writer's distinctive language or phrasing.
"There are a number of pieces of information in these notes that just might jar someone to say, 'You know, I've heard that,' or the wording, the style of the writing," Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in the interview-style video. "We hope that by releasing the actual note, we'll get some response from the community."
It remains unclear if the notes were penned by the same sender.
Asked what message he had for the Guthrie family six months into the investigation, Nanos said detectives remain committed to finding answers.
NANCY GUTHRIE SHERIFF SAYS INVESTIGATORS MAY HAVE MORE VIDEO EVIDENCE AS THEY REVIEW THOUSANDS OF CLIPS
"We're still here. We are not going away," he said. "If you could just see the team working, you would see the energy, the concern. They're fired up, and we'll continue to work this case hard."
Saturday also marked six months since the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her longtime home in the Catalina Foothills.
Earlier in the day, Savannah Guthrie shared an emotional Instagram post, writing that her family has "lived every moment, every breath, and every heartbeat in agony and despair" while pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
Nanos said investigators remain actively reviewing tens of thousands of tips, videos and forensic leads as they continue searching.
"It's very active," Nanos said. "We've got a lot of work ahead of us."
Authorities asked anyone who recognizes the wording or expressions to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department tip line at 520-351-4900.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
