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Guthrie Ransom Mystery, Clintons Face Epstein Depositions, Grim Tepe Murder Details: AM Update 2/6

18 min
Feb 6, 20264 months ago
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Summary

The AM Update covers the ongoing search for NBC News host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy (day six), the Clintons agreeing to depositions in the Epstein investigation after facing contempt charges, gruesome autopsy details in the Tepe family murders, and President Trump's remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast.

Insights
  • High-profile individuals face significant legal pressure when defying Congressional subpoenas, with contempt of Congress carrying up to one year imprisonment and $100,000 fines
  • Copycat ransom demands can complicate active kidnapping investigations, as seen with the arrest of Derek Kolella for sending fake Bitcoin ransom texts unrelated to the actual crime
  • Forensic evidence including defensive wounds and ballistic analysis plays a critical role in establishing suspect culpability in violent crimes
  • Political figures strategically use public statements and social media to shape narratives around legal proceedings and Congressional investigations
Trends
Increased use of app-generated secondary phone numbers by bad actors to evade law enforcement trackingCongressional investigations into historical figures gaining bipartisan support and enforcement mechanismsHigh-profile kidnapping cases generating copycat ransom demands and false leadsDomestic violence cases escalating to homicide with perpetrators traveling significant distances to commit crimesPolitical figures leveraging transparency demands and public hearings as negotiation tactics in Congressional proceedings
Topics
Kidnapping Investigation - Nancy GuthrieRansom Demands and CryptocurrencyCongressional Subpoenas and Contempt of CongressEpstein Investigation DepositionsHomicide Investigation - Tepe Family MurdersDomestic Violence and Escalation to MurderForensic Autopsy EvidenceBallistic Analysis and Weapons TrackingReligious Liberty ProtectionBorder Security and Immigration EnforcementVoter ID LegislationDHS Leadership and ICE Operations
Companies
NBC News
Employer of Savannah Guthrie, whose mother Nancy is the subject of an ongoing kidnapping investigation
FBI
Leading federal investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and arrest of Derek Kolella for fake ransom texts
House Oversight Committee
Congressional body issuing subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton for depositions regarding Epstein investigation hand...
Department of Justice
Potential recipient of contempt of Congress citations if Clintons failed to appear for depositions
Franklin County Prosecutors
Prosecuting Michael McKee in the Tepe family murders case with charges of aggravated murder and burglary
People
Savannah Guthrie
NBC News host whose 84-year-old mother Nancy is missing and subject of active kidnapping investigation
Nancy Guthrie
84-year-old missing person, mother of NBC News host Savannah Guthrie, subject of ransom demands and FBI investigation
Cameron Guthrie
Brother of Savannah Guthrie who posted Instagram video pleading for contact from kidnappers
Bill Clinton
Former President agreeing to deposition before House Oversight Committee on February 27 regarding Epstein investigation
Hillary Clinton
Former Secretary of State agreeing to deposition before House Oversight Committee on February 26 regarding Epstein ha...
James Comer
Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman leading Epstein investigation and Clinton deposition proceedings
Derek Kolella
California man arrested by FBI for sending fake Bitcoin ransom texts to Guthrie family unrelated to actual kidnapping
Michael McKee
Surgeon arrested and extradited for allegedly murdering dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique in Columbus, Ohio
Spencer Tepe
Columbus, Ohio dentist murdered in his home on December 30 allegedly by ex-husband of his wife Monique
Monique Tepe
Wife of dentist Spencer Tepe, murdered in their home allegedly by her ex-husband Michael McKee in December
Donald Trump
President delivering remarks at National Prayer Breakfast on religious liberty and commenting on Clinton investigation
Christine Noem
DHS Secretary backed by President Trump amid Democratic calls for resignation over ICE operations in Minnesota
Pam Bondi
Attorney General attending National Prayer Breakfast with President Trump
Pete Hegseth
Secretary of War attending National Prayer Breakfast with President Trump
Nayib Bukele
President of El Salvador attending National Prayer Breakfast with President Trump
Quotes
"Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly."
Cameron GuthrieOpening segment
"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people."
Bill and Hillary Clinton (written statement)Clinton deposition segment
"I'm very pleased today that the terms were the rules of a standard deposition. So they're not going to be treated any differently than anyone else."
James ComerClinton deposition segment
"Let's stop the games. If you want this fight, representative James Comer, let's have it in public. You love to talk about transparency."
Hillary Clinton (X post)Clinton deposition segment
"I hate to see it, but then I look at me. They would have to be like, they wanted me to go to jail for the rest of my life."
Donald TrumpNational Prayer Breakfast segment
Full Transcript
Good morning everyone, I'm Megan Kelly. It's Friday, February 6th, 2026, and this is your AM update. This is Cameron Guthrie. I'm speaking for the Guthrie family. Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. NBC News host Savannah Guthrie's brother Cameron posts a new Instagram video message as the search for their 84-year-old mother Nancy enters its sixth day. I'm very pleased today that the terms were the rules of a standard deposition. So they're not going to be treated any differently than anyone else. Bill and Hillary Clinton backing down and agreeing to appear for depositions before Congress as part of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. New forensic details in the Tepe murders reveal the gruesome final moments of the couple's lives. And President Trump delivers wide-ranging remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM update. 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The latest Guthrie video on Instagram posting exactly at 5 p.m. local time. A second deadline listed in the ransom note, the specifics of which have not been disclosed, hits on Monday. FBI special agent Heath Yankee yesterday confirming the ransom letter contained details relevant to the crime scene, referencing a flood light on Nancy's home and her Apple watch. Agent Yankee also saying the note did not establish any kind of communication protocols to the contrary TMZ which received a copy of the ransom note reporting yesterday that the letter made clear no talking was desired. As investigators work to solve Nancy's disappearance, a California man under arrest for allegedly sending fake ransom texts. Derek Kolella of Los Angeles arrested by the FBI in connection with two text messages received by Nancy Guthrie's daughter Annie and her husband Tomaso Cioni shortly after the publication of the Wednesday video featuring the three siblings. The texts sent from a California based phone number reading quote, did you get the Bitcoin or waiting on our end for the transaction. Investigators determining the phone number was generated through an app allowing users to create a secondary number for their mobile devices separate from the phone's actual number. Some quick investigative work allowing law enforcement to connect that phone number to an email address, the FBI gathering additional records leading straight to Kolella's residence. According to the criminal complaint after being read his Miranda rights, Kolella admitted to using the account associated with the phone number that sent the two text messages. He also made a nine second long call to an unidentified member of the Guthrie family. Kolella telling authorities he found the Guthrie family's information on a website and sent the message to see if the family would respond. This is sick. Who would do this? Kolella's charge with two felonies related to demanding ransom payments across state lines and transmitting threatening communications. Authorities say the text messages are not linked to the ransom demands received by the media. With a contempt of Congress vote looming, Bill and Hillary Clinton backing down and agreeing to appear for depositions before the House Oversight Committee in its probe into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton now publicly challenging Oversight Committee Chairman, Republican James Comer, to hold a full public hearing. The Oversight Committee issuing a subpoena for both Clintons in August. Over the subsequent months, Congressman Comer accusing the Clintons of not working in good faith to secure a deposition date. In January, the Clintons taking a principled stand, writing to Mr. Comer, quote, "'Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people. No matter the consequences, for us now is that time.'" Or like, soon, like, someday. After Chairman Comer moved forward with a contempt of Congress vote, which passed with bipartisan support, the Clintons deciding the consequences actually might matter. And someone else will have to fight for the country. Bubba and the Mrs. Can't Go To The Pokey. They folded like a cheap suit. Just in time to avoid a full House vote this week. Had the House approved the contempt resolution, the citations would have been referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution. Under federal law, contempt of Congress carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to 100,000 bucks. Mrs. Clinton now set to testify February 26, Mr. Clinton on the 27th. Congressman Comer on Tuesday telling reporters that if they fail to appear, contempt proceedings remain on the table. I'm very pleased today that the terms were the rules of a standard deposition. So they're not going to be treated any differently than anyone else. And the dates will be in February in the next few weeks. So the contempt motion is still on the table. The contempt of Congress is for failing to show up. This will be their third date that we've given the Clintons and three strikes in your out. The votes are there for contempt. I think the Democrats, I think they're Democrats that will vote to hold him in contempt. If he missed the Clintons, miss this next date. So we're hopeful that they'll come in. We can ask questions. I think every American and every curious reporter would have and then we'll move on. The depositions set to be filmed and transcribed then released publicly, according to the chairman. Emails from the last minute negotiations released by the oversight committee showing the Clinton legal team requesting that any questioning take place in a public hearing. That request rejected in a follow-up email from the committee confirming details of the deposition. Yesterday, Mrs. Clinton going public with the challenge, writing on X quote, let's stop the games. If you want this fight, representative James Comer, let's have it in public. You love to talk about transparency. There's nothing more transparent than a public hearing cameras on. We will be there. She's super tough now. Chairman Comer responding Tuesday to the prospect of a public hearing. If we get to the deposition and there's something meaningful to have a hearing, if I still want some more oversight, then I think the members of my committee would love to have them in for a public hearing. We're fine with that. The issue here is this original subpoena and the contempt was on the deposition. If I get to the deposition and they still want a public hearing, we'll try to do something because I think that, and I think it's any secret, depositions have historically been much more substantive than hearings. Hearings are unfortunately have become more of an entertainment thing. This is a serious investigation and it's bipartisan. Mr. Trump, Tuesday from the Oval reacting to the Clinton's deposition battle, referencing the unprecedented law fair waged against him and his family business by the Biden administration and its allies. I think it's a shame to be honest. I always liked him. Her, yeah, she was a very capable woman. She was better in debating than some of the other people. I won't tell you that. She was smarter, a smart woman. I hate to see it in many ways. I hate to see it, but then I look at me. They would have to be like, they wanted me to go to jail for the rest of my life. Then it turned out I was innocent, very innocent. So they tried to put me in jail. And I shouldn't feel this way, but I feel badly that they have to go through that. But then I say, but they did far worse than me. They wanted to put me in jail. Think of it. Coming up, new forensic details in the Tepe family murders, the brutal final moments of the couple's lives revealed. And President Trump delivers wide ranging remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. Ever been in a bad relationship? You know, the kind that just wears you down, you settle in, even though deep down, you know, this is not how it's supposed to be. Well, that's what daily aches and pains can feel like. You stop expecting to feel good. You start thinking, maybe this is just my life now, but it doesn't have to be with relief actor. You can break up with pain just like Anthony did. He wrote, quote, I was dealing with debilitating pain and fatigue. I've been taking relief factor for about two months. 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Once in the right cheek, three shots to the chest, one to the right side of her torso in the right forearm and the right hand, plus two more wounds to the left upper arm. The report indicating Spencer was shot seven times. Once in the left ear, the left side of the neck, the left upper chest, left lower chest, left hand, left upper back, and right arm near the elbow. The Columbus Dispatch reporting quote, the injuries to Spencer's hand and right arm also could indicate he was trying to defend himself or Monique. The couple's two children ages three and one were found unharmed in the home. Authorities arresting Monique's ex-husband, surgeon Michael McKee in Rockford, Illinois on January 10, alleging he drove 900 total miles to and from Columbus, carrying out the killings between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Monique and McKee were briefly married in August 2015 before divorcing in June of 2017. According to People magazine, they separated after less than a year. Investigators saying surveillance video captured a vehicle linked to McKee near the Tappy home at the time of the murders. An affidavit revealing investigators also discovered video capturing McKee near the Tappy home for several hours, three weeks prior to the murders as the Tappy's were out of town. Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryan in a January press conference stating investigators are confident they have the right suspect, sharing this about the evidence collected from the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network. We can also say that multiple weapons were taken from the property of McKee and there is a preliminary link from Niban to one of the weapons that ties it to the homicide. A police affidavit in the case revealing Monique previously told friends and family that McKee had been abusive and threatening during and after their marriage claiming that he told her he could kill her at any time. McKee is charged with four counts of aggravated murder and a single count of aggravated burglary. He has since been extra-dited from his home in Illinois to Ohio where he remains jailed. On January 23rd, McKee appearing in court virtually for the arrangement. His defense attorney, Diane Manashi, entering a not guilty plea on his behalf and waving a bond hearing for now. If convicted, he faces a minimum of life in prison with parole eligibility after 32 years and a maximum of life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to Franklin County prosecutors. McKee's next court hearing is not yet known. President Trump making his sixth appearance yesterday at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. The event drawing dozens of lawmakers and top cabinet officials including Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Also in attendance, the president of El Salvador, Naïe Bukheli, and musician Jelly Roll. The president speaking for about an hour with much of his remarks focused on the administration's push to protect religious liberty. Mr. Trump touching on some current political battles, including a renewed push for Congress to pass a national voter ID law. Mr. Trump again publicly backing DHS Secretary Christine Noam as Democrats continue calls for her to resign over her handling of ICE operations in Minnesota or face impeachment. They were saying about Christine Noam yesterday. I did the Super Bowl interview. Sir, are you going to relieve Christine Noam of her duties? No. I said, why would I do that? We have the strongest border in the history of our country. We have the best crime numbers we've ever had going back to the year 1900. It's 125 years. And of course in typical Trump fashion, there were some lighter moments as well, including him musing about whether he will get into heaven. I never get a fair break from the fact news, which is back there. That's a lot of thickness. Because last time I was having a lot of fun, we had a big red grid with 60,000 people and I'm talking about the fact that I will never make it to heaven. I will never ever. And I was being funny. I was trying to be, you know, you can't be sarcastic with them because they write your words and the people are reading the words are much different. But I said, I'm never going to make it to heaven. I just don't think I qualify. I don't think there's a thing I can do, but all of these good things I'm doing, including for religion, you know, religions back now hotter than ever before. The New York Times, that a front page story that Donald Trump is questioning his life in the meaning of his life. No, I was just having fun. I really think I probably should make it. I mean, I'm not a perfect candidate, but I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people. And that'll do it for your A.M update. I'm Megan Kelly. 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