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Nancy Guthrie ransom notes likely came from abductor who said she died, investigators believe
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Pat Milton , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway One of the notes claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died.
In the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, investigators have made a connection between ransom notes and her abduction. The notes, addressed to her family, were received days after she went missing. One of the notes claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died.
Authorities believe these notes were sent by the person or people responsible for her abduction. Further details about the investigation are available from CBS Texas, the source of this information. At this time, it is known that investigators have linked the ransom notes to the abduction, but additional facts about the case are not provided here.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, investigators have made a connection between ransom notes and her abduction. The notes, addressed to her family, were received days after she went…
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