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New Notes Demand Payment in Nancy Guthrie Case

2/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Key Information: TMZ has received a fourth note from an individual claiming knowledge about Nancy Guthrie, missing since February 1.
The sender demands payment for details and claims knowledge of Guthrie's kidnapper; previous notes from the same person sought the reward.
TMZ founder Harvey Levin urged verification.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has increased the Guthrie case reward to $100,000.

History

Historical Context

The 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr. from his home in New Jersey sparked a nationwide manhunt and a $50,000 ransom demand, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. law enforcement history. The FBI, which gained federal jurisdiction for the case, later influenced the passage of the Federal Kidnapping Act in 1932, allowing federal intervention in abductions crossing state lines.

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Story summary

Key Information: TMZ has received a fourth note from an individual claiming knowledge about Nancy Guthrie, missing since February 1.
The sender demands payment for details and claims knowledge of Guthrie's kidnapper; previous notes from the same person sought the reward.
TMZ founder Harvey Levin urged verification.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has increased the Guthrie case reward to $100,000.

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