That's So Criminal Finding Nancy Guthrie: Playing Kidnapping Games - Ep. 13
Feb 18, 2026
A chilling childhood anecdote about playing “kidnapping games” resurfaces in light of a real disappearance. Unusual Google search activity around the address raises new questions. Investigators consider whether the missing woman was targeted and explore cross-border possibilities. A fresh crypto ransom demand adds a sinister twist. A $100,000 reward and DNA genealogy updates keep the search moving.
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Eerie Childhood Game Coincidence
- Lyndon Blake highlights Savannah Guthrie's childhood "kidnapping game" anecdote as an eerie coincidence given Nancy's disappearance.
- The story raises questions about perception and timing rather than proving any link to the actual case.
Unusual Google Trends Spike
- Lyndon Blake notes Google Trends showed searches for Nancy Guthrie's address days before the disappearance.
- The spikes included queries from Algeria, which could indicate VPN use or an international interest.
Investigator's Shift On Targeting
- Sheriff Chris Nanos initially withheld whether Nancy was targeted but later said she was targeted.
- That shift increases the likelihood investigators view the disappearance as deliberate rather than random.