# FBI Officials Refute Reuters Reports About Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Being Fake

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Podcast: [TMZ Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tmz-minute-6900953)
Published: 2026-07-01T17:32:00+00:00
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Law enforcement sources are disputing a Reuters report that said the FBI determined ransom notes tied to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping were fake. Two masked individuals climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and appeared to stage a marriage proposal with a displayed peace message. Plus, Lil Wayne did not appear for his scheduled headlining concert in Maine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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