How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper
Summary
Police released two ransom notes six months after Nancy Guthrie, mother of news presenter Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her home in Arizona. Experts are analyzing the language of the notes to find clues that could help identify the kidnapper or kidnappers.Key Facts
- Nancy Guthrie disappeared in January from her Arizona home at age 84.
- Two ransom notes were sent: one demanding Bitcoin payment, the other claiming Nancy died soon after being taken.
- Police believe the notes are credible and could contain clues in the writing style.
- A forensic linguist explained that people have unique language patterns that can help identify them.
- The first note uses formal grammar and some spelling mistakes, suggesting some education but inattention to detail.
- The second note talks about Nancy in the third person and says she was "buried in nature," which may reflect the writer’s attitude or attempts to disguise their style.
- Experts think the same person wrote both notes.
- Police hope that recognizing the language used may lead to tips or identifying the kidnapper.
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