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FBI: Some Ransom Notes for TV Host's Mom May Be Real
2 Jul
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, abducted from her Tucson home on February 1.
- FBI is investigating legitimacy of several ransom notes received.
- No suspects identified, and Nancy's whereabouts remain unknown.
An ongoing investigation is seeking to locate Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. The FBI confirmed on July 1 that several ransom notes have been received, and unlike earlier indications, some of these demands are still being treated as potentially legitimate.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department, leading the investigation, stated that every tip is taken seriously. The FBI is providing assistance but confirmed that local authorities maintain the lead role. This clarifies conflicting reports that had suggested all ransom notes were fake.
Savannah Guthrie previously expressed her belief that two specific ransom notes responded to were real, though she indicated most others likely were not. A more recent report detailed a third letter claiming to possess a video of the alleged main perpetrator and identifying two individuals involved in the kidnapping.
Authorities are urging the public to submit any relevant tips or leads to the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Office. Despite extensive efforts since February 1, no suspects have been identified, and Nancy Guthrie's current location remains unknown.
