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Published July 31, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET · Updated August 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET

Pima County sheriff releases ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case

3 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The Pima County Sheriff's Department released two ransom notes from early in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. The notes stated that the captors never intended to hurt her and provided new details about the case.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when Los Angeles Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 5 hr ago from OANN. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

OANN 5 hr ago
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released by Pima County Sheriff’s Dept.: ‘We never intended to hurt her’ - oann.com
Washington Examiner 6 hr ago
Sheriff releases two ransom notes from early in Nancy Guthrie case

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Los Angeles Times 8 hr ago
'We never intended to hurt her.' Ransom notes offer new details in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case

Coverage timeline

Jul 31, 4:07 PM ET
8 hr ago
Los Angeles Times
'We never intended to hurt her.' Ransom notes offer new details in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case
Jul 31, 5:52 PM ET
6 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Sheriff releases two ransom notes from early in Nancy Guthrie case
Jul 31, 7:35 PM ET
5 hr ago
OANN
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released by Pima County Sheriff’s Dept.: ‘We never intended to hurt her’ - oann.com
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