“WE BEG YOU”: GUTHRIE RANSOM DEADLINE APPROACHES

The search for 84-year old Nancy Guthrie is entering its second week, as a 5pMT deadline for a ransom of 6-million dollars in bitcoin for her safe return quickly approaches. CNN affiliate KGUN reports that a ransom note from the potential kidnapper or kidnappers includes a threat to Guthrie’s life if that deadline is not met. Over the weekend, Guthrie’s children – including “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie – posted a new plea for their mother’s return: “We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.” Correspondent Leigh Waldman has all the latest in a 3:30pET PKG with FREE custom tags.