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Second Bitcoin Ransom Deadline Passes for Kidnapped Nancy Guthrie

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The second $6 million Bitcoin ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie, 84, has passed without payment or proof of life.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirms no contact between the Guthrie family and the alleged kidnappers since the deadline.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter, released a video urging the public to report suspicious activity.
Investigators review surveillance showing a masked person tampering with a camera at Nancy Guthrie's home.

History

Historical Context

On March 1, 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old son of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was kidnapped from their home in New Jersey, prompting a $50,000 ransom demand. The FBI's involvement marked a pivotal shift in law enforcement's approach to kidnapping. The case, culminating in the execution of Bruno Hauptmann in 1936, led to the enactment of the Federal Kidnapping Act, reshaping investigative protocols in the U.S.

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Story summary

The second $6 million Bitcoin ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie, 84, has passed without payment or proof of life.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirms no contact between the Guthrie family and the alleged kidnappers since the deadline.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter, released a video urging the public to report suspicious activity.
Investigators review surveillance showing a masked person tampering with a camera at Nancy Guthrie's home.

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