BREAKING: New Activity Detected in Bitcoin Account Linked to Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note, TMZ Reports
In a significant development regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, TMZ founder Harvey Levin has reported detecting new activity within the Bitcoin account associated with the alleged ransom note originally sent to the outlet. Levin stated that this movement occurred within the last 15 minutes, marking the first potential financial shift since the deadline for the ransom demand passed earlier this week.
This sudden activity comes after days of silence following the expiration of the kidnappers’ initial deadline. According to Levin, the account—which had previously shown a balance of zero following the demand for millions of dollars—is now showing transaction activity. While specific details regarding the nature of the transaction or the amount involved have not yet been fully disclosed, the movement suggests that the individuals behind the alleged ransom note may still be monitoring the account or attempting to initiate a transfer.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since February 1, 2026, when she was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson, Arizona. Authorities, including the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, have been treating the case as a kidnapping. The original ransom note, which TMZ received on February 3, contained specific details about the abduction scene—including descriptions of damage to the home and items Guthrie was not wearing—that led investigators to treat the correspondence as a credible lead.
The note demanded a multimillion-dollar payment in Bitcoin to a specific wallet address and included a strict deadline, warning of severe consequences if the demands were not met. Until this recent update, the wallet had remained dormant, fueling concerns about the kidnappers’ intent and Guthrie’s safety. Levin previously told CNN that the lack of deposits or withdrawals was “chilling,” particularly given the specific threats outlined in the correspondence.
This new digital footprint could provide federal investigators with critical metadata needed to trace the location or identity of those controlling the wallet. Cryptocurrency transactions, while pseudonymous, are recorded on a public ledger, and sophisticated forensic analysis can sometimes de-anonymize users based on their transaction patterns and IP address associations.
The Guthrie family has publicly pleaded for Nancy’s safe return, with Savannah Guthrie posting emotional appeals on social media asking for proof of life. As of this report, law enforcement officials have not commented on the specific nature of the Bitcoin activity, likely to preserve the integrity of the ongoing digital forensics investigation. The situation remains fluid, with investigators working rapidly to analyze this new lead.
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