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4. Email and it was sent to media outlets not the family

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 02:37 PM

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I know the local NBC affiliate (KOLD) and TMZ both claim to have received ransom emails.

There is a report from the FBI they arrested someone for false ransom attempts but they also addressed this current ransom note which appears to have a pending deadline and is separate.

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In What Form Was The Ransom Note Transmitted To The Family?..... [View all] global1 Thursday OP

Talk to them. See my previous post. Srkdqltr Thursday #1

My understanding from some articles posted yesterday mwmisses4289 Thursday #2

Also, whether it's legitimate, or a hoax. Wednesdays Thursday #3

Email and it was sent to media outlets not the family herding cats Thursday #4

My understanding was that it came Karma13612 Thursday #5