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KOLD-TV
Coverage of KOLD-TV in the Nexus archive.
- Some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were illegitimate ‘extortion attempts,’ while others are still being investigated, FBI says
The FBI confirmed that some ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance were illegitimate extortion attempts, while others remain under investigation as potential evidence in the kidnapping case. Local authorities and the FBI continue to collaborate on the ongoing investigation, which began when Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home in February.
- Nancy Guthrie sheriff defends pace of investigation more than 4 months into search
Sheriff Mark Nanos attributed delays in the Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation to lab work, scientific protocols, and judicial procedures. Forensic analysis of DNA and video evidence remains ongoing, with no arrests or public suspects identified. The sheriff emphasized adherence to scientific rules to avoid wrongful arrests.