Note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died

By John Miller, CNNA note sent to US media outlets connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died, multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CNN.It followed a first note that demanded a ransom of millions of dollars. Investigators believed they are legitimate communications from the kidnappers. The second note said Nancy Guthrie was dead - and they did not mean to kill her, but she died shortly after the kidnapping, according to the law enforcement sources.The family responded with an emotional video when Savannah said, "We got your message, and we understand."The contents of the second note were known to CNN and a Tucson, Arizona, television station's local news department that received both notes.CNN and the news station agreed to a request from law enforcement and the family to hold off on reporting the contents of both notes so any future communications with the kidnapper or kidnappers could be authenticated.- CNN