Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article contains significant factual errors regarding the recipient of the ransom note. It incorrectly states the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, while multiple sources indicate it was sent to TMZ. The article exhibits a moderate bias through selective reporting and omission of the correct recipient of the ransom note.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station.
- Verification Source #2: TMZ says the note has been forwarded to the Pima County Sheriff.
- Verification Source #3: TMZ reported Tuesday that they had received what appeared to be a ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
- Assessment: Contradicted. Multiple sources (2, 3) indicate the ransom note was sent to TMZ, not a local Arizona news station.
- Claim: The local Arizona news station agreed not to report on the ransom note.
- Verification Source #2: TMZ says the note has been forwarded to the Pima County Sheriff.
- Verification Source #3: TMZ reported Tuesday that they had received what appeared to be a ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
- Assessment: Contradicted. Since the note was sent to TMZ, the claim about a local Arizona news station agreeing not to report is false.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Sources 2 and 3 explicitly state that TMZ received the ransom note, directly contradicting the article's claim that it was sent to a local Arizona news station.