Former FBI agent reveals secret codeword used by Savannah Guthrie to communicate with her kidnapped mother
Savannah Guthrie recently reached out to her missing mother’s potential kidnappers, expressing the family’s readiness to pay the ransom during the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. Through an Instagram video alongside her siblings, Anne and Camron, Savannah’s plea was clear in the 22-second clip: “We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
Former FBI agent and crisis negotiator Jason Pack shed light on the significance of one particular word in Savannah’s message – “celebrate.” Pack highlighted the word as a call for resolution in negotiations rather than confrontation. Negotiations, he emphasized, should always provide a positive and peaceful route for all parties involved. In his 25 years of experience, Pack stressed that maintaining clear communication is crucial to preventing any breakdowns during negotiations, underscoring the Guthries’ efforts to ensure ongoing dialogue.
A chilling revelation came in the form of an expert’s assertion that the kidnapper is “known to the family,” adding a layer of complexity and proximity to the ongoing situation. Meanwhile, a Tucson TV station, KOLD News 13, reported a new message connected to Nancy’s disappearance, prompting law enforcement to verify its authenticity. The FBI, along with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, confirmed awareness of the message and assured its evaluation.
The Guthrie family’s plea for contact and proof of life from Nancy’s abductor remained paramount, as Camron Guthrie addressed the abductors once again, urging direct communication to facilitate further steps. KOLD News 13 initially received a ransom note on February 2, with TMZ later reporting a similar note demanding millions in Bitcoin on February 3. Despite authorities’ diligence in assessing the credibility of the notes at the time, no suspect or person of interest has emerged in the case thus far.
The timeline of Nancy’s disappearance detailed her last known whereabouts – a family member’s dinner on January 31. She was visibly dropped off by 9:48 pm, as recorded by the opening and closing of the garage door. Shortly after at 2:28 am, a disconnect from her pacemaker app to the phone was flagged, marking a key moment in the investigation. With ongoing efforts to engage the kidnappers and navigate the ransom requests, the Guthrie family remains steadfast in their search for Nancy, awaiting any breakthroughs or crucial developments in the case.