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California Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note in Guthrie Case

A California man has pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes related to the case of Nancy Guthrie. FBI sources have confirmed that some of the messages concerning Guthrie's mother were not legitimate. The man's plea occurred in relation to his actions in the Guthrie kidnapping case.

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California Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note in Guthrie Case

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What Happened

A California man has pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes in connection with the Nancy Guthrie case. FBI sources have indicated that multiple messages related to the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's mother were determined to be not legitimate. The man's guilty plea addresses his involvement in sending these fraudulent communications.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    A California man pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes.

  2. 2

    The notes were related to the Nancy Guthrie case.

  3. 3

    FBI sources confirmed some kidnapping-related messages concerning Nancy Guthrie's mother were fake.

  4. 4

    The man's guilty plea was entered in relation to the Guthrie kidnapping case.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

upiUnited Press International
States that the FBI has reported some of the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were not legitimate.
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st-louis-post-dispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Highlights FBI confirmation that kidnapping-related messages concerning Savannah Guthrie's mother were fake, citing FBI sources.
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washington-examinerWashington Examiner
Focuses on the guilty plea of a California man for sending a fake ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case.
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eonlineE! Online
Covers the guilty plea of a man for sending a fake ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case.
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rollingstoneRolling Stone
Reports on a California man pleading guilty to sending a fake ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case.
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Full Coverage

14 articles · chronological
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
Seattle PISeattle PI
Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says - Seattlepi.com
PeoplePeople
FBI Says Some Ransom Notes Are 'Still Being Investigated' in Nancy Guthrie Case - People.com
Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
FBI confirms some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes determined to be fake, others are still being investigated - Entertainment Weekly
The Daily BeastThe Daily Beast
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Jolted by New Ransom Note Revelation - The Daily Beast
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
FBI says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes not legitimate
St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
FBI source: Guthrie kidnapping notes were fake
Fox NewsFox News
Nancy Guthrie mystery could be solved with 'crowdsourcing' help, private eye says
NBC NewsNBC News
FBI says it’s still investigating some notes in Nancy Guthrie case as legitimate
Fox NewsFox News
Nancy Guthrie 'imposter' behind phony ransom notes pleads guilty to federal charges
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
California man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
L.A. County man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie's family fake ransom notes
E! OnlineE! Online
Nancy Guthrie Case: Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note
Rolling StoneRolling Stone
California Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Nancy Guthrie’s Family Fake Ransom Note

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Full Coverage

14 articles · chronological

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
Seattle PISeattle PI
Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says - Seattlepi.com
PeoplePeople
FBI Says Some Ransom Notes Are 'Still Being Investigated' in Nancy Guthrie Case - People.com
Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
FBI confirms some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes determined to be fake, others are still being investigated - Entertainment Weekly
The Daily BeastThe Daily Beast
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Jolted by New Ransom Note Revelation - The Daily Beast
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
FBI says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes not legitimate
St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
FBI source: Guthrie kidnapping notes were fake
Fox NewsFox News
Nancy Guthrie mystery could be solved with 'crowdsourcing' help, private eye says
NBC NewsNBC News
FBI says it’s still investigating some notes in Nancy Guthrie case as legitimate
Fox NewsFox News
Nancy Guthrie 'imposter' behind phony ransom notes pleads guilty to federal charges
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
California man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
L.A. County man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie's family fake ransom notes
E! OnlineE! Online
Nancy Guthrie Case: Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note
Rolling StoneRolling Stone
California Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Nancy Guthrie’s Family Fake Ransom Note

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