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Nancy Guthrie case update: Were all the ransom notes fake? FBI investigation takes a new turn- here's what this means for the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's mother

Federal investigators have determined that all three messages related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, are fakes. The FBI's assessment casts doubt on the initial premise of abduction for ransom. While the Pima County Sheriff's Department continues its active investigation, the authenticity of these communications has been officially dismissed, leaving the family in agony and seeking answers.