Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping notes ‘were fake’, FBI says
The FBI has determined that some of the kidnapping notes sent during the Nancy Guthrie case were fakes and extortion attempts.
📍 Aftermath
The FBI determined that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case were fakes or extortion attempts. Some notes continued to be investigated as legitimate.
The Guthrie family and sheriff reflected on five months since her disappearance.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
What did the FBI determine about the kidnapping notes?
The FBI stated that some notes were fakes and identified some as extortion attempts.
Are all of the notes considered fake?
No; according to the Dallas News, the FBI is still investigating some ransom notes as legitimate.
How long has Nancy Guthrie been missing?
Coverage from KOLD indicates it has been five months since her disappearance.
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The FBI has concluded that certain kidnapping notes received in the case of Nancy Guthrie were fake. While some notes have been identified as extortion attempts, other ransom notes are still being investigated as legitimate.
Coverage from Reuters, CNN, and The Times emphasizes the FBI's determination that the notes were fakes. KOLD reports that the Guthrie family and the sheriff are reflecting on the five months since Nancy's disappearance.
Future developments depend on the ongoing FBI investigation into which specific ransom notes may still be legitimate.
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Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping notes ‘were fake’, FBI says The Times · 93d ago broke it first
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