Profilers Explain Why an 84-Year-Old Was Kidnapped

After Nancy Guthrie, 84, was kidnapped, experts say the attacker likely planned the crime and targeted her home, suggesting premeditation and reconnaissance rather than a random act. Elder kidnappings are rare, making data scarce for a reliable profile, but possible motives discussed include money, notoriety, or misplaced grievances. Public ransom notes are unverified, and investigators stress waiting for verified information while considering that there may be multiple motivational factors and no single offender profile.