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Ransom Note Claims Missing Woman Dead, FBI Investigates

4/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

A new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case claims the missing 84-year-old was last seen alive in Sonora, Mexico, but states she is now dead.
The sender demands one bitcoin for information about her kidnappers and has expressed frustration over being dismissed as a scam.
The FBI has not confirmed the legitimacy of the ransom notes, raising concerns about their timing and credibility, according to retired FBI agent Jason Pack.
The search for Nancy Guthrie continues, with her family offering a $1 million reward.

History

Historical Context

The kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr. on March 1, 1932, from his home in New Jersey sparked national outrage and fear, leading to a $50,000 ransom demand. The case prompted the establishment of the Lindbergh Law, making kidnapping a federal crime. The investigation involved the FBI and local police, ultimately culminating in the conviction of Bruno Hauptmann in 1935, who was executed in 1936.

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Story summary

A new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case claims the missing 84-year-old was last seen alive in Sonora, Mexico, but states she is now dead.
The sender demands one bitcoin for information about her kidnappers and has expressed frustration over being dismissed as a scam.
The FBI has not confirmed the legitimacy of the ransom notes, raising concerns about their timing and credibility, according to retired FBI agent Jason Pack.
The search for Nancy Guthrie continues, with her family offering a $1 million reward.

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