A former high-ranking FBI official has expressed skepticism regarding the alleged kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie.
“I’m very doubtful about this,” former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker told Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show” on Sunday.
“Is this truly a kidnapping? Does someone actually have her, and is she really alive?” Swecker questioned the individuals claiming to be holding Nancy Guthrie.
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The former FBI official raised his doubts after Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made public appeals on social media to the apparent abductor of their mother, offering to pay a ransom of up to $6 million.
“If this was a real kidnapping, it would be relatively simple to verify and provide proof of life,” Swecker stated, highlighting the absence of authenticated evidence at this point.
“You have to consider the possibility that this may be something different from a kidnapping,” he added.
Swecker also noted the rapid escalation of ransom demands, which increased from $1 million to $6 million within a short period.
“Just remember, it was one million not too long ago. Suddenly, it’s six million,” Swecker pointed out to the media.
“I strongly believe there are third parties involved here who are simply taking advantage of the situation,” he continued.
Since the disappearance of the “Today” show anchor’s mother, at least two ransom messages have emerged, with the FBI mentioning deadlines set in the notes.
