
2 min readFeb 11, 2026 09:46 PM IST
A new bitcoin demand has surfaced in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, adding another twist to the intensifying investigation into the 84-year-old’s disappearance. TMZ reported Wednesday that it received a new message demanding cryptocurrency in exchange for information about the alleged kidnapper.
New note seeks 1 Bitcoin for name
According to TMZ, the outlet received the message just before 5 am PT. The sender allegedly claimed they had attempted to contact Savannah Guthrie and her siblings without success.
The note, which has not been independently verified or confirmed by law enforcement, allegedly reads, “If they want the name of the individual involved then I want 1 Bitcoin to the following wallet. Time is more than relevant.”
TMZ reported that the sender offered to provide the name of the individual responsible in exchange for the payment.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed the authenticity of the message or whether it is connected to the ongoing investigation.
Comes after detainment following surveillance release
The reported note came just hours after a man identified only as Carlos was detained for questioning. The detainment followed the release Tuesday of surveillance videos and still images in the case.
Investigators previously released footage showing a masked individual outside Nancy Guthrie’s home on the night she disappeared.
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Law enforcement has not announced any arrests or named any suspects in connection with the case.
Family previously said they were willing to pay
Nancy Guthrie has now been missing for 11 days. Authorities have said they believe she was abducted. Her daughter, “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, and her siblings have previously addressed ransom communications they received earlier in the case and said they were willing to pay.
It remains unclear whether the latest message is linked to the original ransom notes or whether it is a separate attempt to solicit payment amid heightened media attention.
Federal and local authorities continue to investigate.
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