The Sheriff leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has explained why authorities decided to release two ransom notes. It read: “We have your mother, Nancy. “She will be held for ransom, and once payment is received, she will be released unharmed. The second note, addressed to the Guthrie Family, was sent to KOLD on 6 February and claimed Nancy had died. Someone recognizes the writing in the ransom demand notes.