The FBI and its task force partners have received several ransom notes in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Some of these notes have been deemed as extortion attempts without legitimacy, while others may be legitimate and are still being investigated.
Investigation Details
The first ransom note, sent on February 2, included details about Guthrie’s home that led investigators to take it seriously. The note demanded an initial $4 million in bitcoin and later increased the demand by $2 million.
The FBI is working with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, which is the lead agency on the case. The FBI is handling the digital forensic work on the ransom notes. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has directed all questions about ransom notes to the FBI.
The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for any information that leads to the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie. The FBI is also offering a $100,000 reward and encouraging anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
