BREAKING: TMZ Receives Third ‘Bizarre’ Email in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case, Sender Demands Bitcoin for Kidnapper’s Identity
A major new development has emerged in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Approximately 90 minutes ago, TMZ founder Harvey Levin revealed live on Fox News that his outlet received a third, “bizarre” email from an individual claiming to know the identity of the kidnapper.
Deep Search: The Email’s Contents and Demands
According to the report delivered on America’s Newsroom, this latest communication arrived just before 5:00 AM PT. The sender explicitly states they are not the kidnapper but claims to possess critical information regarding the abductor’s identity. The email details that the sender previously attempted to contact Savannah Guthrie’s siblings—specifically her sister Annie and her brother—but was unable to reach them.
The most significant element of this new message is a specific ransom demand: the individual is asking for 1 Bitcoin (valued at approximately $56,000) in exchange for the name of the alleged kidnapper. The email included a specific Bitcoin wallet address, which TMZ’s technical team has analyzed and confirmed is a valid, active account. The sender emphasized the urgency of the situation, writing, “Time is more than relevant.”
Objections: Skepticism and Potential Hoaxes
Law enforcement and intelligence experts are urging extreme caution regarding this new lead. Former FBI officials and legal analysts appearing on Fox News have expressed significant skepticism, warning that high-profile cases often attract “unscrupulous people” seeking to exploit the situation for financial gain. Former NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro noted that previous emails received by media outlets in this case have not panned out, raising the possibility that this could be another cruel hoax or a scam artist “trying to pile into this thing.” The demand for cryptocurrency is a common tactic in modern scams due to its perceived anonymity, though the confirmed activity of the wallet adds a layer of complexity to the investigation.
Background: The Disappearance Timeline
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026. Authorities believe she may have been abducted from her residence, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been working in conjunction with the FBI. The investigation has focused heavily on the Tucson area, with law enforcement operating under the theory that the perpetrator is local. This latest email follows two previous notes sent to media outlets, which contained specific demands and deadlines that have since passed without resolution. The search remains active, with the FBI recently releasing doorbell camera footage of a masked individual tampering with a camera at the Guthrie home around the time of the disappearance.
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