New note seeks 1 Bitcoin for name According to TMZ, the outlet received the message just before 5 am PT. The sender allegedly claimed they had attempted to contact Savannah Guthrie and her siblings without success. The note, which has not been independently verified or confirmed by law enforcement, allegedly reads, “If they want the name of the individual involved then I want 1 Bitcoin to the following wallet. Time is more than relevant.” TMZ reported that the sender offered to provide the name of the individual responsible in exchange for the payment. Authorities have not publicly confirmed the authenticity of the message or whether it is connected to the ongoing investigation. ## Comes after detainment following surveillance release The reported note came just hours after a man identified only as Carlos was detained for questioning. The detainment followed the release Tuesday of surveillance videos and still images in the case. Investigators previously released footage showing a masked individual outside Nancy Guthrie’s home on the night she disappeared. Law enforcement has not announced any arrests or named any suspects in connection with the case. ## Family previously said they were willing to pay Nancy Guthrie has now been missing for 11 days. Authorities have said they believe she was abducted. Her daughter, “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, and her siblings have previously addressed ransom communications they received earlier in the case and said they were willing to pay. It remains unclear whether the latest message is linked to the original ransom notes or whether it is a separate attempt to solicit payment amid heightened media attention. Federal and local authorities continue to investigate. ## Nancy Guthrie disappearance timeline Date | Time | What happened Saturday, Jan. 31 | 5:32 p.m. | Nancy Guthrie takes an Uber to her family’s home for dinner. | 9:48 p.m. | Dropped off at her Tucson home; garage door opens and closes minutes later. Sunday, Feb. 1 | 1:47 a.m. | Doorbell camera is disconnected. | 2:12 a.m. | Camera software detects motion (video later recovered via digital forensics). | 2:28 a.m. | Pacemaker app disconnects from her phone. | 11:56 a.m. | Family checks on her after she misses church. | 12:03 p.m. | Family calls 911 to report her missing. | 12:15 p.m. | Investigators arrive; drones and search dogs deployed. | 6:46 p.m. | Pima County Sheriff’s Department announces disappearance publicly. Monday, Feb. 2 | Morning | Authorities say she was likely abducted or taken against her will. | Night | TV station receives email appearing to be a ransom note (deadlines set for Thursday & following Monday). Savannah Guthrie posts prayer appeal. Tuesday, Feb. 3 | — | Signs of forced entry found at home. President Donald Trump calls situation “terrible.” Wednesday, Feb. 4 | — | Authorities conduct follow-up investigation at home. Savannah posts video asking for proof her mother is alive. Thursday, Feb. 5 | — | DNA test confirms blood on porch belongs to Nancy Guthrie. FBI offers $50,000 reward. Friday, Feb. 6 | — | New message tied to case received by TV station; FBI reviewing authenticity. Neighborhood canvassed again. Saturday, Feb. 7 | — | Savannah Guthrie releases video directly addressing abductors, says family is willing to pay. Sunday, Feb. 8 | — | Detectives and FBI conduct follow-up searches; underground tank behind home examined. Monday, Feb. 9 | — | Savannah posts “hour of desperation” appeal. FBI says no confirmed communication with abductors despite ransom deadline. Tuesday, Feb. 10 | — | FBI releases recovered doorbell video showing masked, armed person tampering with camera. 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