Anderson Cooper 360 FBI: Ransom Note Linked To Guthrie Disappearance Includes Two Deadlines
Feb 6, 2026
Harvey Levin, founder of TMZ and media personality, describes receiving an alleged ransom note tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. He breaks down why the second deadline matters. Short takes cover proof-of-life, bitcoin clues, and how investigators and negotiators respond.
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Two Deadlines And No Proof Of Life
- The alleged ransom note included two deadlines and claimed Nancy Guthrie was “safe but scared.”
- FBI is treating the note seriously but has seen no follow-up or proof of life so far.
Monday Deadline Signals Worse Consequences
- Harvey Levin says the Monday deadline implies more serious consequences than the 5 p.m. deadline.
- He believes the letter reads like a rational, well-crafted demand and may indicate a Tucson-area radius.
Letter Claimed No Further Contact And Included Specific Details
- The letter said there would be no further communication and claimed Nancy knew the demands.
- TMZ highlighted specific details (Apple Watch placement, floodlight) that grabbed FBI attention.
