In the ongoing investigation of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, former FBI agent Steve Moore has raised significant concerns regarding the initial ransom negotiations. He claims that these discussions were conducted in bad faith, highlighting the absence of proof of life and the unusual public nature of the demands. Moore pointed out that the kidnappers' failure to provide evidence of Guthrie's safety and their desire for media attention suggested a lack of seriousness in their demands. He likened the negotiations to dealing with untrustworthy parties, indicating that promises made under such circumstances are unreliable. Despite the ransom demands totaling millions of dollars in Bitcoin, authorities chose not to comply, viewing the situation as a negotiation rather than a straightforward transaction. Adding complexity to the case, Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's youngest daughter, stated that the family believes at least two of the ransom notes may have been authentic. As the investigation unfolds, the early decisions and communications continue to be scrutinized, shaping the public's understanding of the case.