The FBI has concluded its investigation into ransom notes related to the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, confirming that the notes are not genuine. This information was reported by Reuters, citing an anonymous FBI official who stated that 'none of the ransom notes are believed to be genuine.' A second law enforcement source corroborated this finding. Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, where evidence such as bloodstains and surveillance footage of a masked individual was collected. The ransom notes had made demands for Bitcoin, initially requesting $4 million and later increasing the amount to $6 million. The FBI tested the first note's authenticity by depositing small amounts of Bitcoin, which remained untouched, leading to the conclusion that the notes were sent by someone unrelated to the case. Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter and NBC's Today co-host, made an emotional appeal for information regarding her mother's whereabouts, expressing the ongoing distress her family faces amid uncertainty about Nancy's fate.
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FBI Determines Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Are Inauthentic
The FBI has determined that ransom notes related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie are inauthentic. Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson home on February 1, and the investigation revealed evidence including bloodstains and surveillance footage. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, has publicly appealed for information about her mother's case.
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FBI Determines Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Are Inauthentic