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'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

Summary

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, has gone missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Police suspect she was taken from her home against her will, and investigations are ongoing, including analyzing ransom notes demanding payment in bitcoin.

Key Facts

  • Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of 1 February.
  • Police found signs of forced entry and blood confirmed to belong to Nancy Guthrie at the scene.
  • Investigators removed a security camera from the property as part of the investigation.
  • Authorities have not yet identified a suspect but are looking into ransom notes sent to media outlets.
  • The ransom communication demands payment in bitcoin, a digital currency that is hard to trace.
  • A person was arrested for sending a fake ransom note, but police continue to investigate other messages.
  • Local places of worship held candlelight vigils in support of Nancy Guthrie and her family.

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