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Bitcoin Activity Sparks Hope in Nancy Guthrie Case
11 Feb
Summary
- Bitcoin account linked to ransom note showed recent activity.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her Arizona home.
- FBI released door cam footage of a masked individual near the home.
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, has seen a new development with activity reported on a Bitcoin account. This account was mentioned in an alleged ransom note received by media outlets after Guthrie went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on the night of January 31, 2025. The ransom demand was for USD 6 million, and her children had agreed to pay for her safe return.
Recent reports indicate movement in the cryptocurrency wallet, though the exact nature of the transaction, reportedly less than USD 300, is unconfirmed. This activity coincides with a significant law enforcement mobilization in the area. The FBI also released footage from the night of the kidnapping, showing a person wearing a ski mask and gloves on Guthrie's property, fueling speculation about potential suspects.
Authorities are exploring whether the individual who sent the ransom note might be local to Tucson, based on clues within the note itself. While no definitive suspects have been named, speculation includes Tommaso Cioni, who was reportedly the last person to see Nancy Guthrie before her disappearance.
