Nancy Guthrie is still missing, and a former FBI agent is now explaining what four ransom emails sent to her actually said. Jennifer Coffindaffer, a NewsNation contributor, says she received them in April, never replied, and gave them to the FBI. She believes scammers wrote them, not the people responsible for Nancy's disappearance.
What the emails demanded. Two asked for 25 bitcoin, and a later one dropped the demand to 2 bitcoin, according to Newsweek's reporting. They also included an image resembling Nancy and personal details about Coffindaffer, including a private email address she rarely used.
The faith angle. Coffindaffer, a devout Catholic, said the senders included Bible verses and aimed at her beliefs. "They certainly worked that angle in their ransom notes to me," she told NewsNation.
Why she doubts them. The FBI told her the bitcoin address did not match the one on notes investigators believe may be tied to Nancy's real abductors.
Why she spoke up. She said she came forward after Nancy's neighbor, Lauren Serpa, shared a similar message in September. Coffindaffer suspects an organized group is behind them, but investigators have not publicly confirmed any link.
What authorities say. On Sept. 29, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said another possible ransom message was not credible and warned the public not to send money or personal information. The investigation remains active. The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward, and the FBI lists up to $100,000.
Nancy, 84, was last seen Jan. 31 at her Tucson-area home and reported missing Feb. 1. The family continues to ask for prayers, and JubileeCast joins them in praying for her safe return.
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