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Expert: Rooftop Camera Signals Premeditated Kidnapping
9 Feb
Summary
- A rooftop camera may be a critical clue in the kidnapping case.
- Kidnappers demanded $6 million in bitcoin by a specific deadline.
- The investigation is ongoing with no suspects identified yet.
A camera found on the roof of Nancy Guthrie's home is being identified by security experts as a potentially vital piece of evidence in her kidnapping investigation. According to Dan Donovan, founder and managing partner of Stratoscope Holdings, a camera in such a location suggests deliberate surveillance and planning by the perpetrators.
This detailed planning indicates the crime was likely premeditated rather than an impulsive act. Donovan further warned that if the camera is linked to the kidnappers, it could signify an operational motive rather than an emotional one, suggesting the criminals might act decisively if they feel their control diminishing.
Nancy Guthrie, mother to 'Today' show cohost Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1 in Arizona, last seen on January 31. The kidnappers have demanded a $6 million ransom in bitcoin, with a reported deadline of 5 p.m. MST on Monday, February 9. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed the investigation is ongoing, with detectives and agents conducting follow-up at multiple locations.
