The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie took a new twist on Wednesday, the 11th day of the search for the 84-year-old, when news outlet TMZ received a note demanding 1 Bitcoin in exchange for information on the suspect.
This is the third note received in the case. Earlier, deadlines for two ransom letters, one of which demanded $6 million in Bitcoin, were missed when the senders were unable to provide proof of survival. The Guthrie family made a video agreeing to pay the fee in exchange for proof of life.
The new note was not a ransom note like the previous two. Here, the sender demands that 1 Bitcoin be transferred to the wallet in exchange for information on the suspect who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie.
According to TMZ, the note read: “If they want the names of the individuals involved, then I would like to deposit 1 Bitcoin into the following wallet.” Time is more important than relevance. “
Police have not confirmed the authenticity of the note. So far, the Guthrie family has not responded to the note. However, the new ransom note has sparked interest in the dollar value of 1 Bitcoin.
How much does 1 Bitcoin cost?
As of Wednesday, February 11, 1 Bitcoin costs approximately $66,300. Notably, Bitcoin prices fell 3.64% (about $2,400) on Wednesday, continuing a steady decline of more than 45% since August 2025. Back in October 2025, the price of 1 Bitcoin was approximately $123,000.
This story is being updated.
