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Nancy Grace Pushes for Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case

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Crime Stories podcast host Nancy Grace delves into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, on day thirty-nine of coverage. Grace advocates for releasing digital ransom notes, believing unique wording could identify the kidnapper. Experts question the notes authenticity, raising concerns about hoaxes and copycat crimes. Authorities explore DNA evidence, a damaged utility box, and porch video footage, with former FBI agent Jen Coffindaffer suggesting an arrest may be imminent as the investigation intensifies.

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Nancy Grace Pushes for Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nancy Grace Pushes for Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

12. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Nancy Grace has been leading daily coverage on her crime stories podcast about the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her, Tucson, Arizona home. Guthrie, the mother of today's show co-host, Savannah Guthrie, vanished on February 1 and Grace questions why advanced forensics haven't located her. Yet, on the latest episode, marked day 39 of coverage, Grace pushed for releasing ransom notes send digitally to TMZ. She argues the unique wording and phrasing could point straight to the kidnapper, much like past cases where language gave away suspects. Experts on the show express concerns about the notes authenticity. One former FBI team member wondered if they're even real or just hoaxes from opportunists, while the security director noted the FBI likely holds back, to avoid inspiring copycats. Authorities are digging into other clues too, like DNA evidence from the scene in a damaged utility box that caused an internet outage around the

time of the abduction. Investigators are reviewing porch video with FBI behavioral analysts. Former FBI agent Jen Coffin-Daffer suggested people with loose ties to the family might have leaked inside details to criminals. She believes an arrest could come soon as the probe intensifies. This DNA story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Sully Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SullyPillow.com

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