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Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleas for help after second ransom note says her mother is dead
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Richard Winton , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A second ransom note has been received, and it contains a claim that Nancy Guthrie is dead.
A disturbing development has emerged in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie. A second ransom note has been received, and it contains a claim that Nancy Guthrie is dead. Savannah Guthrie has responded to this news with a tearful plea for help from the public.
Details of the situation are limited, but it is clear that the family is seeking assistance. For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to the original report, which provides further context and details about the abduction and the ransom notes.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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