Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
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"We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us... This is very valuable to us, and we will pay."
— Savannah Guthrie , Celebrity
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Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
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