NANCY Guthrie’s abductors have allegedly demanded $6 million in exchange for her safe return.
It comes as FBI agents have decoded hidden messages in the latest video released by Savannah and her siblings begging for her release and saying “we will pay”.
Local TV station KGUN 9 in Tucson, Arizona, where the 84-year-old was snatched from her bed last weekend, reported that her alleged kidnappers asked for $6 million in exchange for her life.
The alleged ransom note received by the news station requested payment by 5pm on Monday and threatened Nancy’s life if the deadline goes unmet.
The outlet highlighted that it is one of several ransom notes that have been issued to the family and to local news stations.
KGUN 9 previously said it, along with other outlets, had received a ransom note demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin.
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Their report came hours after the Today Show host released a video on her Instagram on Saturday afternoon.
Nancy’s three children held hands as Savannah made the announcement alongside sister Annie and brother Camron.
She said in the short video: “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.”
It is unclear which ransom note the Guthries were responding to.
More to follow…