A fresh demand letter sent to TMZ has added a new twist to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie.

The anonymous sender, who has previously contacted the media outlet with similar claims, now says they possess a hidden phone containing critical evidence related to Nancy’s alleged abduction. According to the letter, the device holds:

• Video footage showing Nancy with one of her suspected kidnappers on what the writer describes as “probably her last day.”
• Photographs of both individuals believed to be involved.
• Their full names, ages, and addresses.

The sender claims the phone is concealed in a “secret but accessible location” and has offered to provide the password in exchange for one bitcoin. The message also asserts that two people were involved in the abduction.

The author of the latest letter explicitly denies any connection to a recent tip that prompted authorities to search a possible burial site in Mexico. TMZ reported that the email appears to originate from the same individual behind previous communications, citing matching aliases and the same Bitcoin wallet information.

Despite the detailed claims, law enforcement has not publicly verified the authenticity or contents of the alleged evidence. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department continue to actively investigate Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, which was reported earlier this year. No arrests have been made so far.

Nancy Guthrie’s case has captured national attention, particularly given her daughter Savannah Guthrie’s high-profile role on morning television. The family has made emotional public appeals for information, while authorities urge anyone with credible tips to contact investigators directly.

The emergence of this latest letter highlights the challenges investigators face with unverified tips and ransom-style demands in high-profile missing persons cases. Officials have cautioned the public against engaging with individuals seeking payment for information.

The investigation remains ongoing, with federal and local agencies working to determine the validity of the latest claims and locate Nancy Guthrie.