They don't want to put out information that will aid the kidnappers.

The Mother was in need in life saving meds.

I don't know how dire that situation is - but they lost time by not reacting sooner.

It's now going to take additional time to work out any additional negotiations.

Possible loss of more time. I don't know that the family is getting good advice in handling this.

Everyone should have an emergency bag full of crypto for these situations.

they do, eh? How would we know? Some stuff needs to be kept quiet, see...

Anyhow, we all are waiting...