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Savannah Guthrie Sees Note Demanding Crypto for Mother's Return
4 Feb
Summary
- A ransom note demanded millions in cryptocurrency via Bitcoin.
- The note included specific details about the victim and her home.
- Savannah Guthrie was shown the note by investigators.
A ransom note demanding millions in cryptocurrency was emailed to media outlets and received by a local Arizona news station in connection with the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. The note, which reportedly contained specific details about the victim and her home, included a deadline and a threat. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed investigators are analyzing the note, stating it is being taken seriously as a piece of evidence. The FBI shared the note with Guthrie, who is with her family in Arizona, though she has not publicly commented.
A tip line has been established, and the Sheriff's Department is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest. The investigation into the abduction of the 84-year-old Nancy is ongoing, with authorities actively pursuing leads related to the discovered ransom demand.
