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New possible ransom text in Nancy Guthrie investigation is not credible, authorities say
All headlines are identical, reporting that a new ransom text in the Nancy Guthrie investigation is not credible.
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What happenedThe Pima County Sheriff's Department said after reviewing a new possible text message related to Nancy Guthrie case, it was determined that it was not credible.
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CenterNew possible ransom text in Nancy Guthrie investigation is not credible, authorities say
WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightPima County sheriff discredits ransom text in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Washington Examiner - News · Center-right · News report
New possible ransom text in Nancy Guthrie investigation is not credible, authorities say
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said after reviewing a new possible text message related to Nancy Guthrie case, it was determined that it was not credible.
Pima County sheriff discredits ransom text in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona have determined that a new ransom message claimed to be connected to her disappearance is not credible, the Pima County Sheriff’s Depart...
