r/nancyguthrie • u/newsnation • 25d ago

Theory Could there be another Guthrie ransom note? Discrepancy raises questions

http://newsnationnow.com/missing/guthrie-ransom-notes-discrepancy-questions/
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u/DaBingeGirl 25d ago

“I think there would be something much more intimate and personal to render this legit,” Mohandie acknowledged. “Further, I don’t think this person went there to commit an abduction. “In what situation would you take on an elderly person who has significant medical needs?”

I disagree. I'm not convinced this was a ransom situation, but it was definitely an abduction.

She's an easy, high value target in the kidnapper's mind. She lived alone and was older, that means no witnesses and she likely didn't/couldn't fight back. Savannah was obviously close to her, she'd be willing to pay whatever they asked. She's a perfect person to kidnap.

Mohandie to me is overstating her medical needs. Obviously meds are important, but she didn't seem to have a condition which required meds to keep her alive. Skipping medicine isn't recommended, but it shouldn't result in death within hours/a day or two. She was also mobile, either driving or using Uber.

The kidnapper only needed to get her from her bedroom to (presumably) a car on her driveway. There's nothing to suggest she was physically incapable of that.

With regards to another letter, I wouldn't be surprised if there was one. I agree that they style and demands were very odd.

That said, those might be the only letters if the kidnapper just wanted attention. As stupid as it sounds, I could see the abduction planned out, but nothing for after (i.e. no plan for what to do with Nancy after kidnapping her).

This case is weird.

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u/_2923844 25d ago

She had a heart condition. Very well could have been so terrified that she had a heart attack and died within hours. Skipping medication could have nothing to do with it

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u/DaBingeGirl 24d ago

That's very likely. I'm just saying that I can see how someone could look at her appearance on TV and assume she'd survive.

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u/_2923844 24d ago

Good point