New Bitcoin Activity Reported
Reporters say activity appeared on a Bitcoin address linked to the ransom demand in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was taken from her Tucson area home on January 31. The alleged kidnappers had demanded $6 million in Bitcoin with a deadline that passed on February 9. At this stage the development is a reported detection, not a confirmed payment or rescue.
What Harvey Levin Told CNN
TMZ founder Harvey Levin said he received a message from the kidnappers describing Nancy Guthrie as alive but scared, and later told CNN he saw “activity” on the Bitcoin account roughly 12 minutes before his on-air comments. Levin declined to give details, saying there are reasons he could not explain what he saw. He also suggested the visible activity may have been funds moving into the address.
Why Bitcoin Activity Raises Eyebrows
Bitcoin transactions are public on the blockchain, so movement can be spotted without knowing who controls the wallet. That visibility is why observers often watch addresses tied to ransom notes. Still, a transfer is not proof of payment for a crime, nor does it locate a missing person. Transfers can be dusting, testing, or money sent from a third party for many reasons.
Where Law Enforcement Stands
Federal and local authorities have released photos and video of a masked person connected to the abduction and say no suspects have been publicly identified. Reports also noted SWAT vehicles leaving the sheriff’s lot, a sign police activity was under way. Savannah Guthrie made a public plea for tips while insisting the family needs more help than prayers alone.
What to Watch Next
The clearest signs to follow are official statements from investigators and concrete proof of life from reliable sources. Blockchain monitors may trace where funds move, but tracing does not equal recovery. For now the sensible action is to report any suspicious sightings to law enforcement and let the case proceed through formal channels rather than through social media conjecture.
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