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Family Agrees to Ransom for Missing Mom
9 Feb
Summary
- Family directly communicated with abductors of 84-year-old Nancy.
- Savannah Guthrie's family agreed to pay ransom demands.
- Forensics investigate Nancy's home for new evidence.
The family of Savannah Guthrie has directly communicated with those claiming to have abducted her 84-year-old mother, Nancy. In a video released on Saturday night, Savannah, alongside her siblings, announced their agreement to pay a ransom for Nancy's safe return. They stated, "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her." This development follows a series of reported ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin, with a deadline of Monday for payment.
The search for Nancy has intensified, with forensics teams re-examining her Tucson, Arizona home. Evidence seized includes a car and a camera. The Pima County Sheriff's Office is aware of a third ransom note and Sheriff Chris Nanos believes Nancy is "still alive," despite her known health problems and lack of daily medication.
Meanwhile, confusion arose with the arrest of Derrick Callella, who allegedly admitted to sending hoax ransom texts to Nancy's daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni. These messages are believed to be separate from the more serious demands sent to news outlets. The FBI Director is scheduled to visit Tucson as the hunt for Nancy enters its ninth day.
