UPDATE — Three ransom notes received from individuals claiming to have abducted missing Nancy Guthrie have been determined to be fake, according to a new report.

The FBI’s analysis has concluded that the communications were not authentic, adding a new layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation into Guthrie’s disappearance.

The discovery has raised further questions about the circumstances surrounding her vanishing and who may be behind the misleading notes.

Nancy Guthrie’s family continues to plead for information and remains hopeful for her safe return. Authorities are urging anyone with details about her whereabouts to come forward immediately.

This development marks a significant turn in the high-profile case, as investigators work to separate fact from deception in their search for answers.

Our thoughts remain with the Guthrie family during this difficult and uncertain time. The investigation is ongoing.