The recipient of suspected ransom demands in the Nancy Guthrie case has dismissed reports suggesting the abductors expressed remorse over the 84-year-old’s alleged demise. Harvey Levin, from TMZ, in a video posted on their YouTube channel, clarified these details. Levin said the ransom letter did not apologize to Savannah Guthrie’s family or mention Nancy’s supposed death.
Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff, stated that the FBI has led the investigation into various ransom demands related to this case, some of which might be legitimate. When asked about recent developments, the FBI did not provide immediate comments.
TMZ received notes indicating Nancy was frightened but alive, without referencing her death or an apology from the kidnappers. Other media outlets also received similar ransom messages initially. ABC News reported that local media later got claims of Nancy’s death.
A federal source confirmed the FBI deposited crypto into a Bitcoin wallet to test ransom validity. However, the credibility of the ransom demands remains uncertain. Investigators theorize that criminals may have kidnapped Nancy to extort Savannah Guthrie, the ‘Today’ show co-host.
20 weeks have passed since Nancy’s suspected abduction from her Tucson home, and her whereabouts are still unknown.
Emails from someone claiming knowledge of the case mentioned Nancy’s death. Levin shared that the person offered information for money, and later implied Nancy was no longer alive. That person asked for $100,000 for details, below the original $4 million ransom.
The email sender expressed fear of implication due to previous criminal activity and connections with alleged kidnappers. When this person offered to have TMZ fund the investigation, their interaction with the FBI stopped.
Public assistance is sought for information on the Guthrie case. Report tips to 1-800-CALL-FBI for a reward exceeding $1.2 million. Anonymous tips can be sent to Tucson’s Crime Stoppers via 1-520-882-7463.