New Email Received in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

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TMZ has reported that they have received a new email related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The email, received just after 9 AM Arizona time, is said to contain ominous statements from a person claiming to know the identity of Nancy's kidnapper. The sender says they are "not being taken seriously" and this is their final attempt to help, possibly in exchange for money to "lay low" after identifying the kidnapper.

Why it matters

The new email adds another twist to the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, which has gripped the local community and national media. Authorities are still searching for clues and the identity of the kidnapper, so any new information, even from unverified sources, could potentially aid the case.

The details

According to the TMZ report, the email received by the media outlet claimed the sender knows the identity of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper. The sender said they are "not being taken seriously" and made ominous statements, though the specifics were not disclosed. The email ended with the sender saying this is their final attempt to help, and that they may need money to "lay low" after identifying the kidnapper out of fear of retaliation. This comes a day after TMZ received another email demanding 1 bitcoin, worth around $65,000, in exchange for the kidnapper's name, though no bitcoin was deposited.

• The new email was received by TMZ just after 9:00 AM Arizona time on February 12, 2026.
• The previous email demanding 1 bitcoin was received by TMZ on February 11, 2026.

What’s next

Authorities continue to search for clues and the identity of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, and are likely investigating the new email received by TMZ.