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Ransom Deadline Passes for Missing Mother
10 Feb
Summary
- Elderly mother reported missing after church on Jan. 31.
- Ransom demand of $4 million in Bitcoin by Monday.
- Family pleads for mother's safe return as deadline passes.
The deadline for a multi-million dollar ransom demand related to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, passed on Monday at 5 p.m. local time in Arizona. Nancy, 84, was last seen on the evening of January 31 outside her Tucson home and was reported missing the following day. An alleged ransom note demanded $4 million in Bitcoin by February 5, with the price escalating to $6 million if unpaid by Monday's deadline.
Ninety minutes before the deadline, sources confirmed no payment had been made. Savannah Guthrie issued a desperate plea for help, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The FBI has confirmed reviewing ransom notes, which reportedly referenced an Apple Watch and a floodlight. The Guthrie siblings urged vigilance against potential impersonators, as one individual was already arrested for posing as the captors. They directly implored the alleged captors to confirm Nancy's safety.
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are actively seeking tips, offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to Nancy's recovery or the arrest of those involved in her disappearance. Despite the ongoing investigation and unmet ransom deadline, the family remains hopeful for Nancy's safe return.
