Nancy Guthrie Update: Harvey Levin Says Emailer Fears Kidnappers Know Who He Is and Refuses to Provide Proof

By Effie Orfanides Parade - Trending Stories

Updated June 26, 2026 7:02 PM

There's been more communication between an anonymous emailer and TMZ regarding the Nancy Guthrie case.

On Friday, June 26, TMZ's Harvey Levin appeared on Fox News, where he discussed the latest email the outlet received from someone claiming to have information about Guthrie's disappearance.

Levin told Will Cain that the outlet had received another message from the same individual who previously claimed to have video footage of alleged kidnappers and Guthrie.

Earlier in the day, TMZ reported that the email sender requested one bitcoin in exchange for the location of a hidden mobile phone and its passcode, claiming it contains footage that would allegedly identify the names and addresses of two individuals they say are responsible for Guthrie's disappearance.

According to Levin, he responded to Friday's initial email by requesting a screengrab of Guthrie as proof that the sender actually possesses the footage they claim to have. The emailer replied that they are unable to provide any such material because they fear the alleged kidnappers may already know who they are.

Levin added that it is unclear whether law enforcement intends to pursue or respond to the request, noting that authorities may believe the emailer could be attempting a scam.

These new updates come after reports surfaced about different ransom notes that were sent to news stations just after Guthrie vanished on Feb. 1. One of those notes demanded bitcoin in exchange for Guthrie and a second note reportedly stated that Guthrie had died. Per NBC News, whoever sent the second ransom note did not ask for any money.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Tucson's 88-Crime hotline at 1-520-882-7463 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

This story was originally published June 26, 2026 at 5:47 PM.

Get unlimited digital access

#ReadLocal