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The victim was then transported to Indianapolis, where several sexual encounters were reportedly arranged, some involving Granados herself.

The trio later returned to Fort Wayne and checked into a hotel where the victim was ultimately discovered.

Authorities at the scene reported finding suspected fentanyl and other explicit images and drugs at the hotel.

In her discussions with investigators, the victim revealed that Granados and Cooley educated her about sex trafficking, including relevant terminology, how to price out her services, and how to handle financial transactions with clients.

During questioning, Cooley reportedly confessed that Granados would, quote, set up plays, a term referring to prostitution,

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The search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for nearly four weeks, remains active.

According to authorities in Arizona, the Pima County Sheriff's Department, along with the FBI...

The Pima County Sheriff's Department, along with the FBI, continues its efforts to locate the 84-year-old woman who was last seen at her home on January 31 before being reported missing on February 1.

Despite the investigation entering its fourth week without significant developments, the Sheriff's Department assured the public that hundreds of law enforcement personnel are still committed to the case.

Earlier this month, the FBI released surveillance footage featuring a masked person who appeared to tamper with the doorbell camera on the day Nancy vanished.

However, this person has yet to be identified and all family members have been cleared as suspects.

An increase in incentive.

There's a new reward being offered for information leading to Nancy's return or information leading to charges in the case.

Now over $200,000 being offered for information.

As of February 1, several hundred law enforcement personnel continue to dedicate their efforts to the investigation, which will persist until we locate Nancy Guthrie, said the sheriff.

Detectives were seen canvassing the Guthrie neighborhood on February 21 as part of an ongoing investigation, although further details were not disclosed.