Mystery sender claims to have Nancy Guthrie's final-day video, demands 1 Bitcoin for evidence

TMZ authenticated the email as coming from the same source behind earlier anonymous messages before sending it to the FBI
The sender claimed to have a video, photos, and a hidden phone with more evidence tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The sender claimed to have a video, photos, and a hidden phone with more evidence tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA: The mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie's death has taken another dramatic turn after an anonymous individual claimed to possess previously unseen evidence allegedly documenting her final day alive, demanding one Bitcoin in exchange for releasing the material.



The latest message, first reported by TMZ, alleges that the sender has a video showing Guthrie alongside an alleged kidnapper shortly before her disappearance, as well as photographs and a hidden cellphone said to contain additional evidence.

The outlet reported that it authenticated the email as originating from the same source behind earlier anonymous messages linked to the case before forwarding the correspondence to the FBI.

The claims remain unverified, and federal authorities have not publicly confirmed the authenticity of the alleged evidence or whether it is connected to the ongoing investigation.

Anonymous message raises fresh questions  

TUCSON, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Catalina Ochoa visits a memorial for Nancy Guthrie in front of the KVOA news station on March 03, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. One month after Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, went missing, law enforcement officials continue to analyze evidence from the crime scene and follow leads and tips from the public. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The sender allegedly conditioned the release of the claimed evidence on receiving one Bitcoin, a request TMZ declined while seeking independent verification (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

According to TMZ, the sender insisted they would provide the purported evidence only after receiving one Bitcoin, a demand that immediately raised concerns about the credibility and motive behind the communication.

The message allegedly claims the hidden phone contains additional images and recordings connected to Guthrie's disappearance.

In response, TMZ reportedly declined to make any payment and instead requested proof that the sender actually possesses the material described.

The outlet also shared the latest correspondence with the FBI, which continues investigating the circumstances surrounding Guthrie's death.

Investigators remain publicly cautious

(FBI)
Federal authorities have not confirmed the existence, authenticity, or investigative value of the alleged video, photographs, or hidden cellphone (FBI)

The latest development injects new uncertainty into a case that has generated widespread public attention and repeated online speculation.

While the anonymous sender portrays the alleged files as critical evidence, investigators have not indicated whether the claims are credible or whether they have uncovered any information supporting the existence of the purported video or hidden cellphone.

Authorities have also not announced any new suspects or confirmed that the alleged kidnapper referenced in the email is connected to the official investigation.

For now, the Bitcoin demand represents only another unverified claim in a case that continues to attract anonymous tips.

TUCSON, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Flowers and signs are seen in a makeshift memorial in front of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 27, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Flowers and signs are seen in a makeshift memorial in front of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 27, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Until investigators authenticate the alleged material, questions surrounding Guthrie's final hours and whether the mystery sender truly possesses new evidence remain unanswered.

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