Fourth letter despatched to TMZ about Nancy Guthrie disappearance – as media boss makes direct plea | EUROtoday

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A fourth notice from somebody claiming to have details about Nancy Guthrie has been despatched to TMZthe tabloid stories.

The notice reportedly is demanding confidential fee for the knowledge. Harvey Levin, TMZ’s founder, addressed the sender in a video put up on Monday and requested for verification that they’re honest.

“If you’re worried about getting this money, and you really do have this information, send it to us,” he mentioned within the video. “We will forward it to the FBI, and that way there’s a record that we have that you supplied this information.”

The sender reportedly is claiming to know the identity of Guthrie’s alleged kidnapper.

“If they find her, and they find the kidnapper, then at least there is evidence because we have it, that you’re the one who provided the information,” Levin mentioned. “So this is a way for you to get that money if this really is legitimate.”

The FBI has increased the reward for information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to a whopping $100,000. TMZ received a fourth note on Monday, February 16 from someone asking to trade information about Guthrie for money

The FBI has increased the reward for information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to a whopping $100,000. TMZ received a fourth note on Monday, February 16 from someone asking to trade information about Guthrie for money (FBI)

While describing the sender, Levin said the individual was essentially looking for a payday.

“A fourth letter from the identical one who says he is aware of the place Nancy Guthrie is, and he needs cash in return for the knowledge,” he mentioned. “Essentially, he needs the reward.”

During his address, Levin also read a chilling line from the letter.

”‘I know what I saw five days ago south of the border, and I was told to shut up, so I know who he is, and that was definitely Nancy with them,’” Levin read.

NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie with her mother, Nancy Guthrie. The elder Guthrie has been missing since February 1. An individual claiming to know who allegedly kidnapped the 84-year-old has sent four letters to TMZ offering to give the outlet the information in exchange for money

NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie with her mother, Nancy Guthrie. The elder Guthrie has been missing since February 1. An individual claiming to know who allegedly kidnapped the 84-year-old has sent four letters to TMZ offering to give the outlet the information in exchange for money (NBC/Today)

Someone has despatched TMZ three different notes, all of which declare to have data of Guthrie’s destiny, and all angling to gather on the FBI’s $100,000 reward for data. It’s assumed by Levin that the letters have been despatched by the identical particular person.

Guthrie, 84, was reported lacking. by her household on February 1. Law enforcement businesses investigating the disappearance started reporting indicators of foul play, like Guthrie’s blood on her entrance porch. Later they launched digital camera footage of a masked suspect at Guthrie’s house.

One of Guthrie’s daughters is Savannah Guthrie, who’s the co-anchor of NBC News’ Today. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have made a number of movies pleading with the supposed kidnappers of proof that their mom continues to be alive and making provides to pay for her return.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/nancy-guthrie-ransom-note-cash-b2921450.html