[Mother of U.S. 'TODAY' Show Host Missing, Ransom Email Demands Millions in Bitcoin] According to Deep Tide TechFlow, on February 4, as reported by Decrypt, a ransom email demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin has surfaced in the investigation of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'TODAY' show host Savannah Guthrie. Gossip news site TMZ claimed to have received the ransom email, which included a Bitcoin address, a deadline, and threats if the demands were not met. The Pima County Sheriff's Office stated that they are reviewing all leads and coordinating the investigation with the FBI, but the authenticity of the ransom email has not yet been confirmed. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home on the evening of January 31, and authorities have classified the case as a 'possible abduction' after discovering 'concerning' evidence at her residence. In recent years, the use of cryptocurrency in kidnapping and extortion cases has been on the rise, with a record 72 violent 'wrench attacks' targeting cryptocurrency holders globally in 2025, a 75% increase from 2024.