Forensic Psychologist Questions Authenticity of Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes

A forensic psychologist known for his role in the 1994 O.J. Simpson surrender has publicly questioned the authenticity of two ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, suggesting the case may be a burglary gone wrong rather than a kidnapping for ransom. Dr. Kris Mohandie, who has consulted on high-profile criminal cases for decades, told Fox News Digital that the letters contain significant red flags and inconsistencies that undermine their credibility.

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since January 31, 2026, from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff's Office recently released the full text of two ransom letters sent to media outlets in early February. The first note, sent to a CBS affiliate on February 2, referenced details from the scene, including Guthrie's Apple Watch and a broken floodlight. The second note, sent on February 6, claimed Guthrie had died shortly after being taken and offered an apology.

Mohandie, who helped convince O.J. Simpson to turn himself in to authorities in 1994, expressed strong skepticism about both documents. "I...