Another Email Offers Info on Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapper

The latest message warns the sender 'is not being taken seriously' and this will be their 'final attempt to help'.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Another email has reportedly surfaced from someone offering to reveal the identity of Nancy Guthrie's captor in exchange for Bitcoin. The latest email, sent to TMZ, allegedly makes ominous statements that suggest the situation has changed over the past day. However, TMZ said it is cooperating with law enforcement by not disclosing specific details about the email.

Why it matters

The kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, with authorities still searching for leads on her whereabouts and the identity of her abductor. This latest email could provide a potential break in the case, though law enforcement is treading carefully to avoid compromising the investigation.

The details

The email reportedly warns 'I am not being taken seriously' and that this will be the sender's 'final attempt to help.' The sender had previously demanded 1 Bitcoin ($65,000) in exchange for the name of Guthrie's kidnapper. Authorities had also briefly detained a man named Carlos, who was later released as he was not involved in the kidnapping.

  • On February 12, 2026, another email was sent to TMZ offering information on Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper.
  • On February 11, 2026, the initial email was sent to TMZ demanding 1 Bitcoin for the name of Guthrie's kidnapper.
  • On January 31, 2026, Nancy Guthrie went missing, prompting a search by authorities.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The woman who was kidnapped on January 31, 2026, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

Carlos

A man briefly detained by authorities in connection to the kidnapping, but later released as he was not involved.

TMZ

The entertainment news website that received the emails offering information on Guthrie's kidnapper.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos

The sheriff who stated that a medical helicopter that left the Rio Rico area had nothing to do with the Guthrie case.

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What they’re saying

“I hope they get the suspect, because I'm not it”

— Carlos (KOLD)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the email sender out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in balancing public interest and the need for discretion in an active kidnapping investigation. The latest email could provide a crucial lead, but authorities must tread carefully to avoid compromising their efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie and bring her captor to justice.