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The FBI has revealed that some ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case are fake, while others are still under investigation. This announcement from the FBI's Phoenix office contradicts an earlier report from Reuters, which claimed none of the notes were genuine. Two ransom notes surfaced in early February, just days after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home. The first note demanded millions in cryptocurrency, and the second claimed she had died.
According to a statement on X, the FBI emphasized that while some notes were deemed extortion attempts, others might be legitimate and are still being investigated. The case remains classified as a kidnapping for ransom, with the Pima County Sheriff's Department leading the investigation. The FBI continues to assist in the case.
The investigation has seen conflicting reports. On June 30, Reuters reported that an FBI source stated all notes were fake, a claim later refuted by TMZ. The FBI's latest update indicates that the investigation is ongoing and urges the public to avoid speculation.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, and authorities believe she was abducted. The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her safe return, and the FBI has added a $100,000 reward. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department.