TMZ says it has gotten a third email from a man offering information on Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers requesting more money in exchange for the name of the “main individual.”
The man said he is contacting the media company because he doesn’t trust law enforcement and is now demanding $100,000, the amount equal to a new FBI reward.
He is demanding a fraction of a bitcoin, worth $50,000 up front, with the remaining $50,000 in bitcoin after providing information on the “main individual” involved. That wording suggests multiple accomplices could be working together.
The message also claims the Bitcoin will not be cashed until the kidnapper is arrested.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case blocking FBI from key evidence, glove
Public offers to pay Nancy Guthrie tipster, TMZ says
Charles Latibeaudiere, website co-executive producer, tells “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” the sender of the message warns that this third communication will be the last.
He confirmed the message references Nancy Guthrie but declined to offer details, citing the ongoing investigation.
Meantime, he says, random members of the public have been sending emails to TMZ offering to pay the money demanded by the tipster.
“They can’t figure out why the FBI won’t pay the money,” Latibeaudiere said. “They’re basically all saying, like, ‘Pay this guy, and let’s get the information. Let’s get Nancy Guthrie home safely.’”
TMZ has shared the information with authorities. In addition to two previous emails offering the name of the kidnapper, TMZ was also one of two outlets to get a ransom note for Nancy Guthrie.
Two ransom deadlines have since passed. Authorities have not confirmed the validity of the ransom note or any communication between the family and the alleged kidnappers.
FBI releases description of masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie home
SWAT team activated
NewsNation learned that Pima County Sheriff’s Office airplane was in the air Friday afternoon, a move that may be significant for both search‑and‑rescue operations and aerial surveillance.
Around the same time the aircraft launched, a mobile command center was seen leaving the sheriff’s office, and sources say the SWAT team was activated. NewsNation crews on the ground are working to determine what prompted the activity.
FBI increases reward, releases description of masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie home
Released by the FBI, the photos and video show a masked individual appearing to tamper with the camera at Guthrie’s front door.
Guthrie did not have a subscription for her Nest camera, so the footage was not initially available to investigators, but the FBI stated it was recovered from backup servers.
On Thursday, the FBI increased its reward to up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
After a forensic review of doorbell camera footage, investigators say the masked suspect appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack — a model sold exclusively at Walmart.
(NewsNation)
A screen grab from a video shows an armed individual appearing with camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance in Arizona, United States on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Pima County Sheriff’s Department/Anadolu via Getty Images)
After a forensic review of doorbell‑camera footage, investigators say the suspect appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. (FBI)
After a forensic review of doorbell‑camera footage, investigators say the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. (FBI)
After a forensic review of doorbell‑camera footage, investigators say the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. (FBI)
A screen grab from a video shows an armed individual appearing with camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance in Arizona, United States on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Pima County Sheriff’s Department/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Sheriff: Unknown DNA found at Guthrie crime scene does not match family
Investigators have recovered several gloves during the search. On Wednesday, a black glove was located on a roadway about a mile and a half from Guthrie’s home. Authorities have not confirmed whether they believe it is connected to the case. The sheriff’s office says reports that a glove was found inside the residence or on the property are inaccurate.
In a Friday statement, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said all evidence requiring forensic analysis is being sent to the same out‑of‑state laboratory used since the beginning of the case — a decision made in coordination with local FBI leadership.
Officials also say DNA belonging to someone other than Guthrie or those in close contact with her has been collected from the property, though they are not disclosing where it was found.
No suspect vehicle has been identified. Authorities are reviewing all video submitted and will send another request through the Neighbors App for footage captured between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2, 2026, showing any suspicious people or vehicles.
The FBI says it has received more than 13,000 public tips since Feb. 1 and is operating a 24‑hour command post where examiners and agents screen each lead for credibility and actionable information.
Crypto wallet in Nancy Guthrie note is traceable: Blockchain analyst
Second TMZ email contains ‘ominous’ remarks related to Nancy Guthrie case
Also on Thursday, TMZ reported getting an email, this time with “ominous” statements, from the same man who says he knows the identity of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers.
The first email sent to the outlet Wednesday demanded one bitcoin in exchange for information on Guthrie’s suspected kidnappers. A single bitcoin is worth roughly $65,000.
Law enforcement turf war sparks concern in Nancy Guthrie search
There do not appear to have been any deposits sent to the bitcoin account in the email.
The second email contained what TMZ described as “ominous” remarks, with the sender complaining they were not being taken seriously. In the initial note, they stated they had tried to contact Guthrie’s children but had failed.
The website did not describe the remarks in detail but said it is working with law enforcement.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case blocking FBI from key evidence, glove
Nancy Guthrie reported missing on Feb. 1
Police released images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance. (FBI)
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos went over the timeline of the case, noting that Guthrie’s garage door closed at 9:30 p.m. local time Saturday. At 1:47 a.m. Sunday morning, the doorbell camera disconnected. At 2:12 a.m., a person was detected on camera, but no video is available. At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone. (NewsNation)
“Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie made an appeal Wednesday to whoever is allegedly holding her missing mother, saying her family has heard reports of a ransom letter but needs proof Nancy Guthrie is alive before they can negotiate. (NewsNation)
NewsNation’s “Missing” series looks at the active case of Nancy Guthrie. (NewsNation)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
TODAY — Pictured: Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on Thursday, June 15, 2023 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy on set of the “Today” show on April 17, 2019. (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
TODAY — Pictured: Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy, Jenna Bush Hager on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Guthrie’s family, including daughter and TV anchor Savannah Guthrie, has released a video pleading for the public’s help in identifying the kidnappers.
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped overnight before being reported missing on Feb. 1. A timeline from the sheriff’s office shows that she was dropped off at home by an Uber driver shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 31.
At 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1, Guthrie’s doorbell camera disconnected. At 2:12 a.m., software detected a person on camera. At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Anyone with “actionable information” is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department nonemergency line at 520-351-4900.
News
THE KEY SHE CARRIED… MAY LEAD TO WHERE SHE DISAPPEARED.” A Sudden Discovery Forces Police to Widen the Search 💔 Just moments ago, investigators revealed that a key Lynette Hooker had with her before vanishing is now a crucial piece of evidence. What they’ve uncovered from it is so significant… it has triggered an urgent expansion of the search area.
A new development in the case of Lynette Hooker is shifting the direction of the investigation, as authorities focus on a small but potentially crucial detail: a key she was reportedly carrying before she disappeared. What investigators have now discovered about that key is forcing them to expand the search area beyond the originally defined zone. The Key: […]
HE DIDN’T PUSH HER… BUT WHAT HE ADMITS NEXT IS FAR WORSE.” A Chilling New Claim Leaves Lynette’s Family in Shock 💔 In a shocking turn, Brian Hooker now insists he didn’t push Lynette overboard—but reveals he took her somewhere else for something far more disturbing. The confession has only deepened the mystery… and left her family furious, demanding answers no one seems ready to give.
The case of Lynette Hooker has taken another dramatic turn as new, unverified claims circulate about statements allegedly made by her husband, Brian Hooker. According to these reports, Brian now denies pushing his wife overboard—offering a different version of events. However, authorities have not publicly confirmed the details of any such admission, and investigators caution that information currently spreading online may be […]
369 PAGES FROM A PRISON CELL… AND A CLAIM THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING.” Is Arielle a Victim—Or Something Far More Dangerous? From inside his 6×9 cell, Gerhardt Konig has released a staggering 369-page dossier he calls “proof”—a document that turns the entire narrative upside down.
Inside the 369-Page Prison Leak That Could Topple the Hawaii “Death Hike” Verdict HONOLULU — Just as the dust began to settle on the “Attempted Manslaughter” conviction of Dr. Gerhardt Konig, the 47-year-old anesthesiologist has launched a psychological nuclear strike from his 6×9 cell. A leaked 369-page dossier, meticulously compiled by Konig’s legal team and private […]
“WHAT THEY FOUND IN HER BACKPACK… CHANGED EVERYTHING.” The Heartbreaking Discovery After a 19-Year-Old’s Final Journey 💔 Orla Wates, 19, daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, tragically lost her life in a motorbike crash in Vietnam—but what was discovered afterward left everyone shaken.
Orla Wates, 19, Obituary, Death: Daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, Dies in Vietnam Motorbike crash accident The tragic death of 19-year-old Orla Wates has brought profound sorrow to her family and all who knew her. Orla, the daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, a director of the Wates Group, lost her life following a […]
“SEND THIS… PLEASE.” The Final Message She Asked a Stranger to Deliver Before Everything Went Dark 💔 Orla Wates, 19, daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, tragically lost her life after a motorbike crash in Vietnam—but what happened in her final moments has left everyone shattered.
Orla Wates, 19, Obituary, Death: Daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, Dies in Vietnam Motorbike crash accident The tragic death of 19-year-old Orla Wates has brought profound sorrow to her family and all who knew her. Orla, the daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, a director of the Wates Group, lost her life following a […]
“HER LAST WORDS MADE EVERYONE FREEZE.” What the 19-Year-Old Whispered Before Losing Consciousness Will Break You 💔 Orla Wates, a 19-year-old British teenager, tragically passed away—but what happened in her final moments is what truly haunts those who were there.
Orla Wates, 19, Obituary, Death: Daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, Dies in Vietnam Motorbike crash accident The tragic death of 19-year-old Orla Wates has brought profound sorrow to her family and all who knew her. Orla, the daughter of British businessman Andy Wates, a director of the Wates Group, lost her life following a […]
End of content
No more pages to load
