Ex-FBI agent reveals ‘wrench ring’ theory in Nancy Guthrie case, ‘porch guy was a sullen guy’

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former fbi agent Jennifer CoffendaverThe woman who has been outspoken about the Nancy Guthrie case opened up about why she believes the case remains unsolved. Coffendaver asked if there was a “wrench ring” attached to the box.

one "No trespassing" Signs posted at the home of missing mother Nancy Guthrie. "today" Show host Savannah Guthrie at a growing memorial on Friday, March 6, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble) (AP)
A “No Trespassing” sign is posted and a memorial grows at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble) (AP)

“Do you know what a spanner attack is?” she wrote on

“Despite its extensive expertise, the FBI has been unable to determine who was behind the emails sent to both media outlets and @TMZLive. The FBI worked with private SMBs (subject matter experts) in the forensic digital space and still cannot answer who sent any messages. Why? Because they are a complex network and they know their business,” she continued. This is why the FBI has not traced Bitcoin addresses. These extortioners/kidnappers are experienced in such matters. “

Coffindaffer added, “Are all the ransom/extortion emails sent to TMZ related? No one knows because none have been traced, but they certainly used the same modus operandi.”

She then said she believed the case was unsolved “because of the sophistication of the criminal mastermind,” adding, “Porch Guy was a sullen man.”

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Coffindaffer concluded: “Did you know that on January 31, 2026, 2 teenagers from California committed a similar crime in Scottdale? They wanted cryptocurrency, did not know each other prior to the crime, and were allegedly directed by “Red” and “8” and provided the seed money. No, these teenagers had nothing to do with Nancy’s crime, but with Wrench Ring? That makes sense. Remember, LE I learned early on that’s what they all said, and Savannah said it.”

A “wrench attack” (also known as a $5 wrench attack or rubber hose cryptanalysis) is a physical attack or kidnapping in which a suspect uses violence or coercion to force a cryptocurrency holder to reveal their private key, password, or mnemonic phrase.

What’s the latest news?

Months after Nancy’s disappearance, no suspects have been identified. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos According to reports, when providing DNA analysis of the case, relevant information Whose blood was found? The missing woman’s fortune could soon be revealed. Nanos told PEOPLE that forensic departments, particularly those doing DNA analysis, are getting closer to determining whose blood was found.

Learn more | Nancy Guthrie case: Former FBI agent reveals why Savannah Guthrie’s mom was ‘more vulnerable’ to attack

“I know we have unknown DNA and don’t know who the contributors or depositors were, but I think they’re getting closer to finding out who it was,” he said.

Nanos also pushed back against suggestions that Guthrie’s case has become a “cold case.” He said the matter only became a cold case after the lab told them they couldn’t identify the blood evidence.

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