Why FBI has no reason to believe Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are genuine: expert

In a perplexing twist to the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, experts are casting doubt on the authenticity of ransom notes allegedly linked to her case. Behavioral analyst Dr. Casey Jordan stated that the FBI has no solid reason to believe these notes are genuine, raising questions about the motives behind them.

Dr. Jordan emphasized a critical point: for five months, there has been no communication from Guthrie’s alleged captors, nor any evidence of her status, whether alive or deceased. “The absence of proof of life or death is the main reason to question the legitimacy of these notes,” she told NewsNation, suggesting that the FBI is merely being cautious in its approach.

The FBI confirmed last week that they are treating Guthrie’s abduction as a kidnapping for ransom, despite acknowledging that some of the notes appear to be baseless extortion attempts. However, they have not ruled out the possibility of other ransom demands being valid, as their investigation remains ongoing.

Days after the 84-year-old grandmother was taken from her Tucson, Arizona home, two ransom notes reportedly sent from the same IP address surfaced. The first claimed that Guthrie was safe and demanded a staggering $4 million in bitcoin. The second note took a darker turn, alleging that she had died and been buried in a natural setting, accompanied by a convoluted apology for her supposed accidental death.

In a recent development, a note sent to TMZ claimed to possess information about Guthrie’s alleged kidnappers, including a video purportedly taken on the day she died. The sender asserted that they had a phone containing crucial evidence, including images and identities of the supposed kidnappers, and offered to share access for a payment of one bitcoin. TMZ promptly alerted the FBI about this alarming communication.

As the investigation unfolds, the lack of known suspects in Guthrie’s case adds to the mystery. In a related incident, Derrick Callella has pleaded guilty to sending a fraudulent note to Guthrie’s family shortly after her disappearance, although this note was not linked to the ransom demands reported in the media.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos expressed frustration over the emergence of 𝒻𝒶𝓀𝑒 ransom notes, calling it a “shame” that such hoaxes complicate the search for Guthrie. The situation remains tense and uncertain, leaving many to wonder what the next chapter in this troubling saga will reveal.