FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
Summary
The FBI and local police are investigating multiple ransom notes related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Some notes are believed to be real demands from the kidnappers, while others appear to be false or attempts at extortion. The FBI continues to lead the inquiry and work with the family to resolve the case.Key Facts
- Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home five months ago.
- Investigators have received several ransom notes but only two early ones are believed to be possibly genuine.
- The first ransom note included specific details about Guthrie’s home and demanded $4 million in bitcoin, later raised to $6 million.
- The second note claimed Nancy Guthrie had died; both notes came from the same IP address.
- The FBI is assisting the Pima County Sheriff's Department and handles the digital forensic work.
- Some ransom notes are considered false attempts or scams by unrelated extortionists.
- TMZ founder Harvey Levin passed multiple ransom messages to the FBI and suggested possible female involvement by the sender.
- The family has publicly responded to ransom demands but has not paid, and the investigation continues.
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