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Hidden cellphone may contain video of Nancy Guthrie, anonymous sender tells TMZ
By ABC 12 at KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Feds are reviewing a new anonymous TMZ email in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Sender, tied to prior messages via Bitcoin wallet and alias, claims a hidden phone holds “critical” video and names, demands 1 Bitcoin.
Key takeaway Sender, tied to prior messages via Bitcoin wallet and alias, claims a hidden phone holds “critical” video and names, demands 1 Bitcoin.
Why this matters in Abilene News
The latest development in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case has significant implications for the Abilene community, where her vanishing has left many searching for answers. As federal authorities review the anonymous email sent to TMZ, residents are likely to be on high alert, wondering if this new lead could finally bring closure to the case. The fact that the sender is using a Bitcoin wallet and alias previously tied to other messages suggests a calculated approach, and the demand for 1 Bitcoin in exchange for the alleged video and names raises questions about the motivations behind this revelation. For Abilene, the stakes are personal, as the community continues to grapple with the uncertainty surrounding Guthrie's disappearance. As the investigation unfolds, locals will be watching closely to see if this new information yields any tangible results, and whether it will ultimately help bring resolution to a case that has captivated the city's attention.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Feds are reviewing a new anonymous TMZ email in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Sender, tied to prior messages via Bitcoin wallet and alias, claims a hidden phone holds “critical” video and names, demands 1 Bitcoin.
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