India, June 27 -- In the days following the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the mother of US journalist Savannah Guthrie, authorities concluded that a ransom note stating she had died was sent by those responsible for her abduction.

TMZ has since obtained a new email that points to additional developments in the case.

A person claiming to have direct knowledge of Nancy Guthrie's abduction is now also alleging that they possess video evidence and that two kidnappers were directly involved in the incident, according to TMZ founder Harvey Levin, who received the message.

The outlet added that it verified the authenticity of the latest email as coming from the same individual who sent earlier communications, as it referen...