Ransom Note Sends Warning to Guthrie Family, 'I Am Not Being Taken Seriously'
Another ransom note regarding Nancy Guthrie was reportedly sent to TMZ on Thursday, the second such note in as many days and one of several that has been issued since Guthrie was last seen nearly two weeks ago.
Today's message is from the same person who sent Wednesday's correspondence. This time, instead of simply asking for Bitcoin in exchange for information on the kidnapper, the writer made several "ominous" statements, TMZ reported.
Writer warns Guthrie family
On Wednesday, the ransom writer requested 1 Bitcoin (approximate value $66,000) in exchange for pertinent information. That request has not been fulfilled, which led to today's letter.
In the note, which TMZ says it received around 8 a.m. PT, the anonymous author complained "I am not being taken seriously."
"He makes some ominous statements in the email ... TMZ is cooperating with law enforcement by not disclosing specifics. One thing he makes clear ... the situation has changed from Wednesday to Thursday," TMZ wrote.
The writer also claims this is their final attempt at assisting. Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since Saturday, Jan. 31, when she was last seen at her Tucson, Arizona home.
Author or note fears 'incrimination'
In another part of the email, the writer says he wants Bitcoin because he'll need money to hide after identifying the apparent kidnapper, TMZ reports.
The author also worries they might be "incriminated like that Carlos guy," referring to local resident Carlos Palazuelos, who was detained for questioning in the case earlier this week and later released.
Savannah Guthrie shares heartbreaking message, investigators solicit footage
Earlier this morning, Savannah Guthrie, Today co-host and one of Nancy's three children, shared an emotional Instagram post including old home movie footage of herself with her mother and siblings.
“Our lovely mom. ???? We will never give up on her. Thank you for your prayers and hope,” Savannah captioned the video.
Meanwhile, just days after the FBI released photos captured from a surveillance camera showing a potential suspect outside of Nancy Guthrie's home, investigators are reportedly asking for footage from area residents from the month leading up to the disappearance.
"In an alert, authorities requested all footage from vehicles, people, and houses taken between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2, a day after Nancy was announced missing," the New York Post wrote.
"The alert was sent out to all users of Neighbors App within a two-mile radius of Nancy’s home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood north of Tucson, Arizona."