> TMZ reports it has received an alleged ransom note “demanding payment for the release of Nancy Guthrie,” the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie. The media outlet claims the ransom note was sent on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and “demands a specific substantial amount of Bitcoin … the amount is in the millions, and the note demands the cryptocurrency be sent to a specific Bitcoin address.”
> “TMZ has verified the Bitcoin address is real,” the outlet adds. “There is a deadline connected to the alleged ransom … and an element of ‘or else’… We forwarded the alleged ransom demand to the Pima County Sheriff.”
> Variety reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, which pointed to a statement released on its X account that reads: “We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie. We are taking all tips and leads very seriously. Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.”
nonsensestuff on
Jfc. This poor woman 😣
NotAsBrightlyLit on
They verified the bitcoin address is real, but not the validity of who it came from, sadly. As awful as it might be, these could be completely different scumbags just wanting to cash in, and bitcoin is untraceable, afaik.
TerribleRuin4232 on
What a horrifying, bizarre situation. I hope this is resolved as soon as possible.
MOSbangtan on
What the eff is going on here? This is totally weird and awful. I wouldn’t be surprised if we eventually learn there is a much simpler less bizarre story here… most violent crimes are done by someone known to the victim…
MOSbangtan on
What the eff is going on here? This is totally weird and awful. I wouldn’t be surprised if we eventually learn there is a much simpler less bizarre story here… most violent crimes are done by someone known to the victim…
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> TMZ reports it has received an alleged ransom note “demanding payment for the release of Nancy Guthrie,” the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie. The media outlet claims the ransom note was sent on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and “demands a specific substantial amount of Bitcoin … the amount is in the millions, and the note demands the cryptocurrency be sent to a specific Bitcoin address.”
> “TMZ has verified the Bitcoin address is real,” the outlet adds. “There is a deadline connected to the alleged ransom … and an element of ‘or else’… We forwarded the alleged ransom demand to the Pima County Sheriff.”
> Variety reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, which pointed to a statement released on its X account that reads: “We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie. We are taking all tips and leads very seriously. Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.”
Jfc. This poor woman 😣
They verified the bitcoin address is real, but not the validity of who it came from, sadly. As awful as it might be, these could be completely different scumbags just wanting to cash in, and bitcoin is untraceable, afaik.
What a horrifying, bizarre situation. I hope this is resolved as soon as possible.
What the eff is going on here? This is totally weird and awful. I wouldn’t be surprised if we eventually learn there is a much simpler less bizarre story here… most violent crimes are done by someone known to the victim…
What the eff is going on here? This is totally weird and awful. I wouldn’t be surprised if we eventually learn there is a much simpler less bizarre story here… most violent crimes are done by someone known to the victim…