A chilling second demand has surfaced in the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. An anonymous individual contacted TMZ again, escalating the stakes with a plea for one bitcoin – currently valued at approximately $65,000 – in exchange for the name of her alleged kidnapper.
The messenger, clearly anxious, claimed they aren’t being taken seriously and desperately need the funds to disappear. They expressed a fear of retribution for revealing the kidnapper’s identity, stating this would be their final demand.
This latest communication reveals a growing paranoia, referencing the recent detention and questioning of Carlos Palazuelos in Arizona. The individual fears being similarly implicated, suggesting a complex web of potential involvement and a desperate attempt to remain anonymous.
Despite the escalating demands, no bitcoin has been exchanged. The situation remains fraught with uncertainty, and authorities are proceeding with caution.
Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker voiced strong skepticism regarding these communications. He suggested the emails could be a deliberate attempt to distract investigators and generate publicity, a tactic easily exploited by those seeking attention.
Swecker acknowledged the possibility he could be wrong, but emphasized his belief that the situation “smells like a scam.” He pointed to the potential for individuals to exploit media attention for personal gain, tying up valuable investigative resources.
The timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance paints a disturbing picture. On January 31st, 2026, her family dropped her off at home around 9:30-9:45 p.m.
Just minutes later, at 9:50 p.m., the garage door closed, seemingly indicating Nancy was safely inside. However, the following hours revealed a series of unsettling events.
At 1:47 a.m. on February 1st, the doorbell camera mysteriously disconnected. Then, at 2:12 a.m., a motion sensor was triggered, followed by the disconnection of Nancy’s pacemaker from its monitoring application at 2:28 a.m.
The unsettling silence continued until 11:56 a.m. when family members, concerned she missed her weekly church livestream, went to check on her. The 911 call came at 12:03 p.m., and sheriff’s deputies arrived at the home just twelve minutes later, initiating a search that continues to yield no answers.
