New Developments in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance: Alleged Kidnapper Contacted Media
Allegations of Kidnapping and Ransom
A person has come forward claiming to possess crucial information regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, offering to disclose the location of her alleged abductors for a fee. This individual informed a media outlet that they could present the kidnappers "on a silver platter" and asserted that the 84-year-old was spotted alive in Sonora, Mexico, close to the US border. Reports indicate that the individual sent two messages on Monday, proposing to provide an "exact location" in exchange for nearly $70,000 in Bitcoin.
This same person has reportedly reached out multiple times since Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, asserting they could identify those behind her abduction. Nancy Guthrie, mother of television host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been taken from her residence near Tucson, Arizona, following a dinner with her daughter. Authorities have remained tight-lipped regarding the details surrounding her disappearance.
The tipster expressed disappointment that previous attempts to share information were dismissed as unreliable. They claimed to have left the United States around 2021 and stated, "I just want what's fair and to live peacefully with enough to start my life again quietly without having to join a witness protection program."
Law enforcement has acknowledged these reports but has not verified their authenticity. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed awareness of potential ransom notes related to the investigation and emphasized that all tips are being taken seriously. Further inquiries have been directed to the FBI, which has not yet commented on the matter.
The FBI is currently offering a $100,000 reward for information that leads to Guthrie's whereabouts or the arrest of those involved. Additionally, her family has announced a $1 million reward for information that could assist in her rescue or recovery. Authorities have released images of an armed, masked individual captured on a doorbell camera outside her home just hours before her suspected abduction. Reports suggest that no Bitcoin has been transferred to the account set up by the individual, indicating that investigators may not find the claims credible. The person reportedly expressed distrust towards law enforcement.