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Mystery Bidder Offers Kidnapper's Name for Bitcoin
11 Feb
Summary
- An eighth ransom note emerged, offering the kidnapper's identity for Bitcoin.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31, 2026, and remains missing.
- The FBI is investigating new Bitcoin activity linked to the case.
The investigation into the January 31, 2026, disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has taken a new turn with the emergence of a third ransom note. This latest communication, received by TMZ, offers to identify the alleged kidnapper in exchange for one Bitcoin. The note reportedly comes from an unknown party, not the original kidnapper, and presents a different Bitcoin wallet address than previous demands. Law enforcement, including the FBI, is actively investigating this new development.
Despite these new leads, Nancy Guthrie remains missing. Earlier this week, authorities released photos and video footage of a suspect attempting to approach her home, providing the first visual evidence in the case. A food delivery driver was briefly detained and questioned but later released. Savannah Guthrie confirmed on February 9, 2026, that while concrete details of her mother's whereabouts are scarce, the family believes she is still alive and pleads for public assistance.
