FBI finds some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes fake, others under review

The FBI announced that the ransom letters linked to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie were counterfeit, according to a Reuters report. Investigators said the documents had been fabricated and did not represent genuine extortion attempts. The agency reached this conclusion after examining the notes for authenticity.

The FBI later clarified that, while several of the ransom demands were fake, other extortion requests are still being investigated for possible legitimacy. Officials indicated the bureau continues to assess the remaining demands to determine whether any are genuine. The statement reflects ongoing scrutiny of the case.