SAVANNAH GUTHRIE MOM MISSING: DAY 9

Will today's ransom deadline be met for the return of Nancy Guthrie?

Experts suggest the two ransom notes using separate deadlines show extensive planning and an attempt to control the investigation. As investigators attempt to determine the veracity of the notes, the Guthrie family is forced to treat the notes as real.

The replies also share insight into the content of the notes. In their first posted video response, the Guthries asked for "proof of life."

The family's third reply no longer seeks this proof and says, "We will pay."

Experts suggest that the ransom notes using separate deadlines show extensive planning and an attempt to control the investigation. As investigators attempt to determine the veracity of the notes, the Guthrie family is forced to treat the notes as real.

The replies also share insight into the content of the notes. In their first posted video response, the Guthries asked for "proof of life."

The most recent reply message no longer seeks this proof and says, "We will pay."

Shortly after the release of the Guthrie family video, deputies arrived back on the scene at the home of Nancy Guthrie. In contrast, a significant presence of law enforcement arrives at the home of Annie Guthrie for a late-night search, continuing for hours.

This is at least the second time Annie's home has been searched, and law enforcement is not answering questions.

The search lasted for more than three hours, ending around 10:30 pm, with officers coming out of the house wearing blue gloves and carrying brown bags.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Matthew Lopez - Criminal Defense Lawyer and Owner of the Largest Criminal Defense Law Firm in Arizona
• Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice 
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective (worked over 300 homicides in 25-year career), and Host of YouTube Channel, "The Interview Room"—Trained the First Native American Homicide Task Force
• Scott Eicher - A Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T), Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI Agent of 22 Years, Former Police Officer and Homicide Detective with Norfolk Virginia Police Department (having served 12 years); Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis, Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Cases
• Jessica Finn - Senior Investigative Reporter at The U.S. Sun; jessicafinnnyc (X/ IG) @jessicafinn.bsky.social
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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