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Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes
Tracked across 2 sources · Updated 8h ago
Authorities released ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, indicating she died after her February kidnapping. The sheriff says the search is active. An ex-FBI agent speculated notes may be AI-generated and revealed the family sent a small bitcoin payment after a $4 million demand.
How it unfolded
1d ago
Ex-FBI reveals family sent bitcoin after demand
3d ago
Sheriff says search very active after notes
3d ago
Ex-FBI suggests notes may be AI-generated
4d ago
Ransom notes released; one says Guthrie died
What happened earlier
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Full story →Family sent $140 in bitcoin to kidnapper after ransom notes
Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer says Nancy Guthrie's family sent 0.0022 BTC (about $140) to the alleged kidnapper on February 2, 2026, the day the first ransom note was received.
The ransom notes demanded $4 million in bitcoin and were received between February 2 and 3.
The family, including Savannah, Annie, and Camron Guthrie, agreed to pay the ransom, sending a message saying 'We are ready to pay' but received no response.
A later note from the suspect claimed Nancy Guthrie died during the abduction and is 'buried in nature.'
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are seeking public help to identify the handwriting on the notes.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Nancy Guthrie case: Authorities release ransom notes
Authorities released two ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone will recognize the writing style.
The first note, sent Feb. 2, demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency and threatened to kill Guthrie if not paid.
The second note, sent Feb. 6, said Guthrie died shortly after her kidnapping and was buried in nature.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department believes distinctive linguistic characteristics may be identifiable.
No suspects have been arrested; two men detained and released are suing the sheriff's department.