FBI says no suspects, no communication as Nancy Guthrie r...

What’s Happening

Listen up: Sources told The Times the ransom note felt credible because it included details about a specific damaged piece of property and the placement of an accessory in the home.

The Times has not reviewed the note, but sources with knowledge of the investigation dropped it sought $6 million. A member of the Pima County Sheriff’s Office is outside Nancy Guthrie’s home Monday in Tucson. (it feels like chaos)

(Ty ONeil / Associated Press) By Richard Winton and Hannah Fry Feb.

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Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . P]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix mb-10 md:max-w-170 md:mx-auto” data-r-content A crucial deadline set ’s kidnappers passed without her return Monday evening with the FBI saying it’s not aware of any communication between the abductors and the Guthrie family and has not identified any suspects in the case.

Why This Matters

In a ransom note, the purported kidnappers gave the Guthries a 5 p. Local time deadline to pay them $6 million in bitcoin for the return of the 84-year-old grandmother. It’s unclear if any ransom was paid.

This is part of the larger geopolitical picture unfolding right now.

Key Takeaways

• Guthrie has been gone for nine days with no evidence she’s taking the medication she needs or proof she’s still alive from kidnappers.
• The sources who discussed the case with The Times spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.

The Bottom Line

In this case, 21st century technology has added a new dimension. For decades, FBI profilers and veteran detectives parsed the grammar and syntax of ransom notes looking for clues that could reveal someone’s education level or socioeconomic background, among other details.

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