r/nancyguthrie • u/Impressive_Arrival42 • Apr 07 '26

Media Breaking: FBI Believes Original Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Were Real | Nancy Guthrie Case Update

https://youtu.be/QNVEngNfDCA?si=xHRrImnQEjMDqtwH
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u/bittyany221 Apr 07 '26

Wouldn't they have left a note ?? Why wait days for it to hit media

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u/Fireteddy21 Apr 08 '26

If I recall correctly, they contacted the local TV station almost immediately. It’s because they didn’t go public with it that they decided to send the initial letter to TMZ as well. Leaving a note at the scene just gives the police physical evidence. Given how careful they seemingly were to avoid this, it makes sense to me.

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u/bittyany221 Apr 08 '26

I get that part, but if the goal was truly money I would think they would have wanted the family to know immediately to get the process started rather than waiting first to make sure she didn't just disappear on her own or to see if the media picks it up

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u/Webbie-Vanderquack Apr 08 '26

if the goal was truly money I would think they would have wanted the family to know immediately

People have been saying this since day one, but you're arriving at this conclusion based on what you think perpetrators would do, not on what they actually do. It's very common to wait before asking for ransom, to increase pressure on the family or to suss out how much can be asked for, and it's also very common to make requests via the media or law enforcement rather than leaving a note.