# Nancy Guthrie ransom notes sent by one person, says former FBI profiler

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-28 20:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Executive Summary
Former FBI profiler says Nancy Guthrie ransom notes likely sent by one person

## Intelligence Brief
Sheriff Chris Nanos expressed continued optimism about resolving the case, according to Fox News. Savannah Guthrie made a public plea to her kidnappers, reported by BBC and Entertainment Weekly.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who analyzed the ransom notes?
A former FBI profiler

### What is the current state of the case?
The case remains unresolved

### Who made a public plea to the kidnappers?
Savannah Guthrie

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
FBI, Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Reason, Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Chris Nanos, Why Elizabeth Smart Says, Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox News | Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Chris Nanos says he's 'still positive' case will be resolved despite long wait | 2026-07-28 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQQTRzQW9aMVExd0k2cXJBSEJBSWdHQjBmbWZSb0JEc09Ba0U3cXZPRGp5QVZ1X2sxbWk0elUzUmMxcGpBcFI0OEV5cDZNY2UxNVhVOFUyM0ZZQ2FZWVRkeE9kaEJIZkFFVENmZ2FzRS1zWDRhQXE2UmVQQTN5NEZoYUV6Z2czMURadEN3NWpBUDY5TVIzYmlFR0hZeV9xSElDdHVvLXpWNjU0TXPSAbABQVVfeXFMTXJVSkNzYkI5aWN5aHJPeXFCVUprbko1UWJNbnpBNFpSV3UzcWlJMzNEVi12NFIyMEk3OGoxMy01cHJQVF8zZlNjQjVZVzhRc1dMaWMxNnVaUUNBc3JFdl9KcEZNclhabjIwUlhid0RFTS0tVEpfb0E4TlBBU3UtMXFZWjZMSGhaOGlDbHpXNDZqa0VzSHJRZEsyWkZ1aGZCN1RZT0xaTmp) |
| E! News | Why Elizabeth Smart Says There’s “Still Reason to Have Hope” in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case | 2026-07-28 17:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOOG40N29IamlxZmkxNmF3eDRnSTNyam5ySEc1Um02LXcwbFVCUkdEZGhaalFOQXp2YmpZdlYySVVWMGZzTVNFUVVjdGtWWFZUYmRaQy1Gai1NVHJQeTVMXzd1SlR3MEd1cXFpTmp0aDBTMk42cEdKUmdnekRITkNfZGZnOTVTNWgwbjA1N0RUdHh4Tm9XM3d5VVBhTFFMbzVNbUpKaDdoaWpLLWVSOFE?oc=5) |
| BBC | 'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers | 2026-07-28 17:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXEFVX3lxTFB0NlBUdTY4dE5ZOFpOUmhaenRVWFUyMjJJYldoWHdLR015UTFmNngxaHB0Sl9CT2pRWmJQMEFZVGU3SmIzMXlyU2ZQR1J3UmRzbEp4ODRpV2dkVUJa?oc=5) |
| Entertainment Weekly | Savannah Guthrie speaks to Nancy’s kidnappers in video: ‘Tell us where to look for her’ | 2026-07-28 07:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxOeGdZbW1WZHZPZlZQeHprblJhQlhvdXAyRDAyWmR3NlA0UUJRMXI3a05qRk9zZUxwVDhPcnBzUXNKR0ZOVFUtaTdYTV9tbU16Vy12VWZVa2RWb0hUNElJMi0yRGFzV1FMaDJ0dEZ0ak51UXJyMjRvZ3JnN21qX1U0UDR2bDlWbG8?oc=5) |

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