She Wasn’t Ready for This…” — Savannah Guthrie Reveals Painful Final Update in Search for Her Mother – GMT – G1

## **Ransom Notes? Confusion and Cryptic Messages**

Amid the ongoing search, **ransom notes were reportedly sent to local media outlets**, including Tucson television stations. One such note was reported to contain a **demand for payment**, allegedly with a deadline and specific reference to the Guthrie family. ([New York Post][5])

Authorities cautioned that not all such communications have been verified, and in at least one case, an apparent ransom note was determined to be **fraudulent**, resulting in an arrest of an individual in California. ([Business Insider][6])Family