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There's been bits of this that have been talked about online. There's been parts
that people know, but I don't think they know all of the verbage and I think this
is very important because it sets the tone for what was about to come. So, I'm going to read you [music] part of it.
This is how it started. Hello Savannah, we have your mother Nancy. >> [music] >> 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 [music] of
7 days. So, they go on then to demand the the millions of dollars and they give the
two deadlines. But, what is key here [music] I think is that the money was demanded in USD, so US dollar.
Typically, if this is coming from somebody here, you don't say that. You don't say that, which [music] is key for
this theory we're going to talk about later in the episode. So, they're saying that they will only hold her for 7 days
for 7 days, right? [music] Then they get pretty demanding and snarky with how they address Savannah. And mind you,
that's also important, right? They're addressing just Savannah. They don't say the Guthrie family. Hello Savannah, we
have your mother. >> We always wondered if it was like about who she was or or they just happened
upon her not knowing that it was going to garner this attention, [music] but it seems like this was about or they at
least like not necessarily about Savannah, but they knew Savannah had money. >> Yes, at a minimum. This is what it went
on to say. >> [music] >> Once payment is received the Bitcoin address below, she will be released
within 12 [music] hours of deposit to a safe drop-off location back in Tucson. [music]
If the payment is not received by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5:00 p.m., [music]
she will be killed. Your mother is aware of this and her life [music] 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 [music] games.
Law enforcement will not be able to help you. >> Oh my god.

One of the most disturbing pieces of evidence in the Nancy Guthrie investigation is the ransom note sent after her disappearance.

Ashley Flowers and Brianna Whitney break down what the note said and why one specific detail continues to stand out as investigators search for answers.

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Brief Summary

A ransom note for Savannah Guthrie's mother reveals chilling demands and urgent threats against her life.

Key points

The Ransom Demand. A chilling message reveals a ransom demand for Savannah's mother, Nancy.
The Deadline. The kidnappers set a deadline for payment, raising the stakes dramatically.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

Your mother is aware of this and her life is in your hands.

A chilling demand from the kidnappers.

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