Who are Alex Zabel and DAA Juice? True crime YouTubers at center of Nancy Guthrie case controversy (Image via Getty)
The arrests of two YouTubers who had been closely following the Nancy Guthrie abduction case have sparked strong reactions online. Alexander Zabel, better known as Alex, and Troy Bradshaw, known online as DAA Juice, were arrested outside Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona, home on June 8. According to KOLD News 13, Zabel was charged with obstructing a highway or thoroughfare and public nuisance, while Bradshaw was charged with public nuisance.The 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 the action could discourage independent coverage of the case. Others argued that the YouTubers had played a role in keeping 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 platform with more than 22,000 subscribers. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Zabel creates content on criminal investigations, documentaries, news, and other projects. He is also known for producing multiple documentaries about the Delphi murders. Over the past several months, he has regularly posted updates and discussions related to the Nancy Guthrie abduction case. Troy Bradshaw, who goes by DAA Juice online, has more than 19,000 YouTube subscribers. While his channel mainly features gaming content, he began covering Guthrie’s disappearance months ago. Bradshaw often streamed from outside Guthrie’s home and discussed new developments in the investigation with viewers.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 a father of two children.KOLD News 13 reported that another local crime blogger, Damian Todd Enderle, 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 authorities were targeting people covering the case, though those claims remain unproven. As debate continues online, attention remains focused on both the arrests and the ongoing search for answers in the Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation.
