The investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie has taken a new turn as the FBI evaluates ransom notes linked to the case. Jon Scott reports that Fox News contributor and ex-FBI agent Nicole Parker elaborated on the FBI’s approach to handling such notes, emphasizing the need for public help. The FBI has confirmed some ransom demands as genuine, while others have been ruled false, adding stress to Guthrie’s family.
In Tucson, Arizona, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released two ransom notes with similar writing styles, hoping that someone might recognize the author. Although their authenticity is not confirmed, Guthrie’s daughter, Savannah Guthrie, believes they could be real, and investigators have not dismissed this possibility.
The notes, dated February 2 and February 6, reportedly include specific details about the crime scene previously unknown to the public. These details involve Guthrie’s Apple Watch and a broken floodlight in her backyard, knowledge that surfaced in public only after the notes were sent.
“He knew about the watch on the floor — almost nobody did,”
said Jason Pack, a retired FBI negotiator. He noted that the language in the notes suggests a native English speaker with professional writing habits. Pack commented:
“The use of language hints at someone accustomed to office communications. The phrasing like ‘Money in the amount of’ reflects business email conventions.”
The FBI has released images from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest doorbell camera, though it remains unclear if they depict the same individual. Authorities are requesting public assistance to identify the person in the videos by observing any unusual behavior changes following the video’s release, such as anxiety, appearance alteration, or relocation.
Anyone with relevant information can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or remain anonymous at 520-88-CRIME. The reward for information in the case exceeds $1.2 million as the investigation reaches the six-month mark.
This active investigation continues to seek clues to resolve the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case.