A fourth email from an anonymous source claiming to have intimate knowledge of Nancy Guthrie’s abduction has surfaced, marking a significant turn in a case that is increasingly looking like an international investigation.
The sender, who has maintained contact through a series of messages linked to a single Bitcoin account, now alleges that Guthrie was moved across the border and is being held by multiple individuals.
In this latest correspondence, the tipster claims to TMZ that he witnessed Guthrie with her captors five days ago.
“I know what I saw five days ago south of the border, and I was told to shut up, so I know who he is, and that was definitely Nancy with them,” the email to TMZ reads. This is the second time the writer has suggested the involvement of more than one person, echoing a previous warning sent on Friday to “be prepared to go international.”
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The informant has remained in the shadows, citing a decade-old burglary conviction to the outlet as the primary reason for his refusal to contact law enforcement directly.
He expressed fear that his criminal record would lead authorities to implicate him in the disappearance rather than treating him as a witness. Despite these fears, he continues to demand an upfront payment of $50,000 in Bitcoin before he will disclose the exact location and the identities of those involved.
In response to the persistent demands, TMZ wrote to the sender to bypass the ransom and secure the official reward instead. The proposal suggests that if the informant provides the information, it will be immediately turned over to the FBI.
By doing so, the informant would establish a public record of his cooperation, effectively protecting him from suspicion and guaranteeing his eligibility for a legal reward if the tip leads to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest of her kidnappers.
The FBI is reportedly aware of this public outreach.
While the validity of the emails has not been independently confirmed by federal agents, the consistency of the Bitcoin address and the specific details regarding Guthrie’s alleged movements have kept investigators on high alert as the search enters its second week.
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