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Guthrie's Mom: Ransom Note's Second Deadline Looms
6 Feb
Summary
- An alleged ransom note contained two deadlines, one passed, one Monday.
- The note mentioned specific details like watch placement, lending credibility.
- The note's structure suggests a deliberate, organized message, not AI.
A second, more significant deadline in the alleged ransom note for Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is set to expire on Monday. The note, received by TMZ, contains details lending it credibility, including the placement of Guthrie's watch within the home. This specificity suggests the message is not a fabrication. The FBI noted two deadlines: one passed on Thursday, with the Monday deadline being of greater consequence.
The structure and grammar of the note indicate it was carefully composed by someone with the capacity for organized demands, ruling out a hastily written or AI-generated message. Levin theorized the captor might still be in the Tucson area, potentially explaining why a similar email was sent to a local station.
As the investigation enters its sixth day, authorities are reportedly feeling increased pressure, especially since the alleged captors stated this would be their only communication. The note's detailed nature and clear demands suggest a calculated effort by the perpetrator.
