Police Release Man Detained, Another Bitcoin Request & "Persons of Interest" in Nancy Guthrie Case
Police Release Man Detained, Another Bitcoin Request & "Persons of Interest" in Nancy Guthrie Case  
Podcast: Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
Published On: Thu Feb 12 2026
Description: Breaking news in the case of Nancy Guthrie as police release a man who was previously detained and confirm another Bitcoin ransom request tied to the investigation. With Nancy Guthrie still missing, authorities in Tucson, Arizona are now identifying additional “persons of interest” while sheriff’s deputies continue to pursue new leads. In this episode of the STS Podcast, we break down the latest developments surrounding Nancy Guthrie, what the Bitcoin demand could signal, and how this shifts the direction of the case dominating true crime news.Investigators are reviewing digital evidence, financial trails, and surveillance as pressure mounts for answers. This real crime story highlights the complexity of modern ransom cases, the emotional toll on families, and the urgency surrounding high-profile missing investigations. From survivor stories to comparisons with cold cases, we examine what these new updates could mean and what may happen next as the search intensifies.Key Points Covered in This EpisodePolice release previously detained manNew Bitcoin ransom request revealedIdentification of additional “persons of interest”Sheriff’s investigative strategy in Tucson, ArizonaDigital and financial evidence under reviewWhy this case remains major true crime newsSupport the show & be a part of #STSNation:Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.