Three days after the abduction of Savannah Guthries 84-year-old mother from her Tucson, Arizona, home, multiple media outlets now report receiving what appears to be a ransom demand from the suspected kidnappers.
According to One America News, TMZ disclosed in a video on Tuesday that it had received an email earlier that morning demanding a specific substantial amount of Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy Guthries safe return. The sum of cryptocurrency allegedly sought is said to be in the millions, underscoring both the brazenness of the crime and the growing use of digital currencies by criminal networks seeking to evade law enforcement.
The email reportedly contained a unique Bitcoin wallet address, which TMZ says it has verified as authentic. In addition, the purported ransom note allegedly described details of the crime scene at Nancy Guthries residence and ended with a chilling ultimatum, setting a deadline for payment or else.
The Pima County Sheriffs Department announced on X that it is aware of the possible ransom communications received by TMZ and Tucson television station KOLD. At a Tuesday press conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos declined to answer direct questions about whether ransom demands had been formally made, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation.
We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation, Sheriff Nanos said in a statement. We are taking all tips and leads very seriously. Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.
As authorities work with federal agents to track the digital money trail and verify the authenticity of the threats, the case highlights the need for strong law-and-order policies and robust tools to combat high-tech crime. With an elderly womans life at stake and a family in anguish, many Americans will be watching closely to see whether decisive policing and modern investigative techniques can outpace criminals who believe they can hide behind cryptocurrency and anonymity.
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