"Bitcoin payments continue to play a role in the quest for clues about the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old whose mysterious abduction earlier this month has captivated the nation. In the latest development, a Tuscon native has created a GoFundMe account with the goal of buying Bitcoin to get information about what happened to the mother of 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie."
"The GoFundMe campaign has not gained much traction, having raised just about $1,500 out of its $65,000 goal. Shawn Breeden of Tuscon, where Guthrie disappeared, organized the campaign and wrote on the page, "Every bit of support helps bring this tragic event closer to an end." Breeden did not immediately respond to a request for an interview. The grassroots fundraising effort comes as TMZ reported on Monday that it has received four letters from the same person"
"In the most recent note, the person is asking for $50,000 in Bitcoin, and in a previous note, the person asked for one Bitcoin, equivalent to about $67,000. TMZ did not respond to a request for a copy of the letters. The Pima County Sheriff's office declined to share any further information about the case or about the letters, in a note to Fortune."
"This is not the first time Bitcoin payments have played a part in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Last week, a local Arizona TV station, KGUN 9, reported receiving a note from Guthrie's alleged kidnappers, which demanded $6 million in Bitcoin in exchange for her release. Savannah Guthrie released a video on Instagram, where she said "we will pay", but there is no evidence to suggest that the family has made any ransom payment."
Bitcoin-related payments have emerged as a recurring element in efforts to find Nancy Guthrie following her abduction. A Tucson resident started a GoFundMe to purchase Bitcoin to pay for information, raising roughly $1,500 of a $65,000 goal. TMZ reported receiving multiple letters from the same person demanding Bitcoin payments, including requests for $50,000 and one Bitcoin (about $67,000). A local station reported a separate demand for $6 million in Bitcoin. Savannah Guthrie said "we will pay" in a video, but there is no evidence of any ransom payment or proof of Guthrie's condition.
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