Who are Alex Zabel and DAA Juice? True crime YouTuber at center of controversy over Nancy Guthrie case

Who are Alex Zabel and DAA Juice? The true crime YouTuber at the center of the Nancy Guthrie case controversy (Image via Getty)

The arrest of two YouTube users who closely followed Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping case has sparked a backlash online. On June 8, Alexander Zabel (known as Alex) and Troy Bradshaw (known online as DAA Juice) were arrested outside Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona. Zabel was charged with obstructing a highway or thoroughfare and public nuisance, while Bradshaw was charged with public nuisance, KOLD News 13 reported.The arrests became a major talking point on social media. Many users criticized Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, claiming the move could hinder independent reporting on the case. Others believe YouTubers played a role in keeping public attention on the investigation into Guthrie’s disappearance.

Alex Zabel runs the YouTube channel CrimeNetwork, a true crime platform with over 22,000 subscribers. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Zabel creates content about criminal investigations, documentaries, news and other projects. He is also known for producing several documentaries about the Delphi murders. Over the past several months, he has regularly posted updates and discussions related to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case.Troy Bradshaw, known online as DAA Juice, has more than 19,000 YouTube subscribers. While his channel focuses on gaming content, he began reporting on Guthrie’s disappearance months ago. Bradshaw often broadcast live from outside Guthrie’s home and discussed new developments in the investigation with viewers.Bradshaw graduated from Tucson High Magnet School in 2010 and later attended Pima Community College, graduating in 2012, according to information shared on Bradshaw’s Facebook profile. He also described himself as a father of two children.KOLD News 13 reports that another local crime blogger, Damian Todd Enderle, was also detained in the incident. However, he was later released after receiving a summons.Following the arrest, social media users posted messages criticizing Sheriff Chris Nanos and questioning the department’s actions. Some users claimed profiling and claimed authorities were targeting people reporting on the case, although these claims have not been confirmed. As the debate continues online, attention remains focused on the arrests and the ongoing search for answers in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation.