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Millions Demanded in Ransom for Missing Mother: FBI Investigates
23 Jul
Summary
- Ransom notes demanded millions in Bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release.
- FBI is investigating some notes as potentially legitimate, others as fake.
- A reward of up to $50,000 is offered for information leading to recovery.
Details concerning the initial ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie missing persons case have recently emerged. Journalist Briana Whitney shared parts of a letter on a podcast, revealing a demand for millions in Bitcoin from an unknown sender claiming to have taken Nancy from her Tucson home on February 1st.
The first note, sent shortly after Nancy was reported missing, demanded $4 million in Bitcoin by February 5th, with the price increasing to $6 million if the initial deadline was missed. It stated Nancy was safe but scared and would be released within 12 hours of payment.
Subsequent notes were sent, with one indicating Nancy had died and the third seeking money for video evidence and personal details of those involved. The FBI has stated that while some letters have been dismissed as false, others are still being investigated as potentially legitimate.
The FBI continues to treat the case as a kidnapping for ransom and has offered its full assistance to local authorities, who remain the lead investigators. A reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to Nancy's recovery or the apprehension of those responsible.
