A Bitcoin wallet associated with the ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case has shown recent activity, with transactions occurring just 25 minutes prior to a report from TMZ. This marks the first movement on that wallet since February 1, though details regarding the amount sent or received remain unspecified.
Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman with a pacemaker, was abducted from her home in Arizona, where she requires daily medication. She has been missing for over a week, prompting her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, a co-host on NBC”s Today Show, to actively seek public assistance in the search for her mother.
The investigation revealed two ransom letters were dispatched: the first to TMZ and two local Tucson television stations, while the second was sent exclusively to one Tucson outlet. This distribution pattern suggests that the suspect is familiar with the local media landscape, leading federal agents to believe they may reside in the Tucson area.
The ransom notes stipulated that Nancy would be returned within 12 hours if a payment of $6 million was made, claiming they were located within 700 miles of Tucson. Unfortunately, both deadlines elapsed without any sign of her return. In a desperate move, Savannah even attempted to offer the ransom herself, but to no avail.
New images of the suspect were released by the FBI earlier this week, which TMZ reported were promptly disseminated by law enforcement as soon as they became available. Savannah shared these photos on social media, expressing hope that her mother is still alive and urging for her safe return, stating, “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home.”
As the investigation continues, authorities maintain that they are treating the case as if Nancy could still be found alive. Following her abduction, a suspect was arrested in Arizona, although no additional details or names have been disclosed to the public.
In a White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that both she and President Donald Trump had viewed the new images released by the FBI, indicating the president is personally monitoring the case. The FBI has offered a reward of $50,000 for any information leading to Nancy”s recovery or the apprehension of the individual responsible for her kidnapping. Tips can be submitted through the FBI hotline at 1-800-CALL-FBI or via tips.fbi.gov.
The unfolding story of Nancy Guthrie has captivated not only the media and federal authorities but has also drawn attention from the cryptocurrency community due to the ransom”s payment method.
