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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The contents of the two Nancy Guthrie letters have been released.
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Both letters were sent to 13 News from someone claiming to be Guthrie’s abductor. The first arrived on Feb. 2, the day after Guthrie was reported missing.
The first note reads:
“We have your mother Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom and once payment is received she will be released unharmed. We will be holding her for a maximum of 7 days. You will need to send bitcoin in the amount of $4 million USD before 5PM on Thursday the 5th. If payment is not received, the ransom will be increased to 6 million USD which will need to be paid by 5PM on Monday the 9th. Once payment is received to the bitcoin address below she will be released within 12 hours of deposit to a safe drop off location back in Tucson. If payment is not received by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5PM, she will be killed. Your mother is aware of this and her life is in your hands. It is in the best interest of everyone to have this completed as soon as possible. You will not be able to contact me from here on out, there will be no negotiation. Do not play games, law enforcement will not be able to help you.”
“She had a white smart watch on the floor of the foot of her bed and the white flood light in backyard was destroyed.”
13 News was sent a second note four days later on Feb. 6
The second note reads:
“Guthrie Family.”
“We did not fully grasp the seriousness of her physical condition. We never intended to hurt her, that was not our intention. She perished shortly after she was taken. We believe it was heart related. She is buried in nature now. Nothing you could have done could have changed the outcome. We want your family to know this and hope you all can find peace. We are truly sorry.”
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The release of the letters comes as the six-month mark of the investigation approaches.
13 News’ Devyn Shea read the notes, answered viewer questions and shared a press release from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
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