The arrest of two YouTubers who closely followed the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case has sparked outrage online. Alexander Zabel, known as Alex, and Troy Bradshaw, known online as DAA Juice, were arrested outside Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona home on June 8. According to Cold News 13, Zabel was charged with obstructing a highway or road and public nuisance, while Bradshaw was charged with public nuisance.These arrests became a major talking point on social media. Many users criticized Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, claiming that the actions could discourage independent coverage of the case. Others argued that YouTubers played a role in maintaining public attention on the investigation into Guthrie’s disappearance.
Alex Zabel and Troy Bradshaw built online audiences while covering the Nancy Guthrie case
Alex Zabel runs the YouTube channel CriminalNetwork, a true crime forum with over 22,000 subscribers. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Zabel creates content on criminal investigations, documentaries, news and other projects. He is also known for making several documentaries about the Delphi murders. Over the past several months, he has regularly posted updates and discussions related to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case.Troy Bradshaw, who runs DAA Juice online, has over 19,000 YouTube subscribers. While his channel primarily features gaming content, he began covering Guthrie’s disappearance months earlier. Bradshaw would often visit from outside the Guthrie home and discuss new developments in the investigation with the audience.According to information shared on his Facebook profile, Bradshaw graduated from Tucson High Magnet School in 2010 and later attended Pima Community College, graduating in 2012. He also describes himself as the father of two children.Cold News 13 reported that another local crime blogger, Damien Todd Anderle, was also detained during the incident. However, he was later released after receiving a citation.Following the arrests, social media users posted messages criticizing Sheriff Chris Nanos and questioning the department’s actions. Some users alleged profiling and claimed that authorities were targeting people covering the case, although these claims are unproven. As the debate continues online, attention has focused on both the arrests in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation and the ongoing search for answers.