Authorities investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie have determined that a purported ransom note received over the weekend lacks credibility, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona. Guthrie was last seen at her residence near Tucson on January 31 and reported missing the next day. Law enforcement officials continue to operate under the assumption that she was abducted or taken against her will. The case remains active as authorities pursue leads in their ongoing search for Guthrie.
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Authorities dismiss ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Investigators have concluded that a ransom note connected to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie near Tucson is not credible. Authorities continue to treat the case as a possible abduction and are actively following leads in their search for her.
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