The Dark Art of Ransom Notes: A Window into the Mind of a Kidnapper The release of Nancy Guthrie's ransom notes has shed new light on the six month old kidnapping case, but it's also raised more questions than answers.
These notes offer a chilling glimpse into the mind of the person or people behind this heinous crime. The first note, sent to Savannah Guthrie on February 2nd, is a hostage situation manual in language and tone.
It lists demands for a $4 million ransom and sets a tight deadline for payment. The second note, however, is marked by an almost apologetic tone, starkly contrasting with the cold calculation of the first.