# FBI Confirms Legitimate Ransom Payment

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-06-22T23:38:08+00:00
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FBI confirms a February ransom payment for Nancy Guthrie was legitimate, debunking claims she was dead. A mysterious sender emailed TMZ, saying “time is no longer of the essence,” fueling speculation — but TMZ believes the note was genuine, since a scammer wouldn’t voluntarily drop urgency. Another note, sent to media without a ransom demand, claimed she was deceased — contradicting the FBI’s earlier warning that her life depended on daily medication. Family offered $1M reward; a note demanded $6M, though its authenticity is murky. Searches near the Mexican border, based on a burial tip, turned up nothing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/67d7aba7d156259d

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