Investigators believe two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were likely from her abductors, according to sources familiar with the case. The first note, sent on February 2, demanded millions in bitcoin for Guthrie's release and contained specific details about her home, including an Apple Watch on her bedroom floor and a broken back porch light. The second note, sent days later, claimed Guthrie had died accidentally and offered to return her body for money.
Key Takeaways
Investigators believe ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were likely from her abductors. The first note demanded millions in bitcoin; the second claimed she had died accidentally. Savannah Guthrie confirmed the family considers these notes authentic. The FBI and Pima County detectives continue investigating.
- Investigators link two ransom notes to Nancy Guthrie's abduction
- First note demanded $4 million in bitcoin for her release
- Second note claimed Guthrie died accidentally, offered to return body for money
- Savannah Guthrie confirmed family believes the notes are authentic
- FBI and Pima County detectives continue investigating
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content Of The Second Ransom Note | 1 Difference | CBS and Daily Mail report the second note claimed Guthrie died accidentally, while Fox News denies this content was in the note. | ▼ |
| Authenticity Of The Two Main Ransom Notes | Broad Agreement | Savannah Guthrie confirmed family believes them authentic. | |
| Content Of The First Ransom Note | Broad Agreement | $4 million in bitcoin demanded for release. | |
| Investigation Details | Broad Agreement | FBI and Pima County detectives continue investigating. | |
| Additional Emails Referencing Guthrie's Death | Broad Agreement | A series of later emails referenced Guthrie's death. | |
| 'wrench Attack' Pattern Theory | Broad Agreement | They would fit the 'wrench attack' pattern. |
Content Of The Second Ransom Note
▼CBS and Daily Mail report the second note claimed Guthrie died accidentally, while Fox News denies this content was in the note.
Authenticity Of The Two Main Ransom Notes
Broad AgreementSavannah Guthrie confirmed family believes them authentic.
Content Of The First Ransom Note
Broad Agreement$4 million in bitcoin demanded for release.
Investigation Details
Broad AgreementFBI and Pima County detectives continue investigating.
Additional Emails Referencing Guthrie's Death
Broad AgreementA series of later emails referenced Guthrie's death.
'wrench Attack' Pattern Theory
Broad AgreementThey would fit the 'wrench attack' pattern.
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Savannah Guthrie, the Today show co-host and Nancy's daughter, confirmed in an interview with NBC that the family believes these two notes are authentic. "I believe the two notes that we received, that we responded to, I tend to believe those are real," she said. The first note was sent to three media outlets, including TMZ, while the second note did not make any demands but matched the language and style of the first.
In an Instagram video posted after receiving the second note, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings addressed their mother's kidnappers directly. "We received your message and we understand," she said. "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her."
The task force investigating Guthrie's abduction includes the FBI and Pima County detectives. The case remains active, with no confirmed leads on Guthrie's whereabouts or those responsible for her kidnapping.
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