The purported deadline for payment of the “$6 million” ransom demand for Nancy Guthrie is 5pm today, February 9, MT.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, have endured a devastating week after their beloved mother was “taken” from her home in Arizona on January 31.
The trio have made heartwrenching appeals for the safe return of 84-year-old Nancy and despite the ransom, there are no suspects.
With the expiration of the ransom fast approaching, here is what we know so far about the note in question.
Where was it sent?
CNN affiliate KGUN 9, reported they had received a ransom demand to return Nancy. The note was reportedly sent to the local station and had a ransom sum of $6 million. However, KGUN has since clarified: “Law enforcement has not confirmed the ransom amount referenced in the letter.”
The money has reportedly been requested in Bitcoin.
‘We will pay’
© Getty ImagesIn their second video plea to the abductors, Savannah and her brother and sister said they “will pay” if their mom is returned.
Speaking directly to camera on day seven of their search, a visibly heartbroken Savannah begged for Nancy’s safe return.
“We received your message, and we understand,” Savannah said. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her.
“This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
At the time, Pima County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they were aware of new communications related to the case and said: “Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity.”
Moving forward
© InstagramCamron also issued a solo video message ahead of news of the ransom when he said: “Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly. We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward.”
“But first, we have to know that you have our mom,” Camron added. “We want to talk to you, and we are waiting for contact.”
More ransoms
The latest is not the only ransom demand that has been made. TMZ and local Arizona outlet KOLD said they too had received notes.
The FBI later confirmed that a recent arrest linked to the case was connected to what authorities described as an “imposter ransom demand”.
Sheriff Chris Nanos responded to fake demand by saying: “My next message is to those imposters who are trying to take advantage of and profit from this situation. We will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions.”
Authorities also revealed that the first deadline referenced in a ransom note sent to the media was set for 5pm on February 5, although the time zone was not specified. The second is reportedly set for Monday, February 9. No further communication has been received from the alleged kidnappers since the initial notes were sent.
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