Feb. 16, 2026
Analyzing the ransom notes and the family’s messages in the Nancy Guthrie case


Calvin Chrustie, senior partner and critical risk consultant at The Critical Risk Team, joins Karen Conti to dive deeper into the events of the Nancy Guthrie case. Calvin talks about analyzing ransom notes, how common kidnapping is, when publicity is good versus bad in kidnapping cases, and his experience in hostage negotiating.