The local sheriff’s department has confirmed that investigators are actively reviewing a document that may be a ransom note linked to the Nancy Guthrie case. Authorities are currently working to determine if the note is credible or if it is a hoax. As part of this process, the department is monitoring and analyzing various social media comments that discuss the note to see if they provide any leads or context regarding its origin.

While the sheriff's department has acknowledged the existence of the note and the ongoing investigation, they have not yet provided further details regarding the contents of the note or the specific timeline of when it was discovered. The investigation remains active, and officials have indicated that they are taking the necessary steps to verify the information before drawing any conclusions about its relevance to the case. No arrests have been made in connection with the note at this time, and the department has not released information on whether they have identified any suspects who may have authored the document.