Man Admits Harassing Nancy Guthrie's Family With Fake Ransom Demand
Summary
A man in California pleaded guilty to harassing the family of Nancy Guthrie by sending fake ransom messages. Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared near Tucson, Arizona, five months ago.Key Facts
- Derrick Callella, 42, admitted to harassing Nancy Guthrie's family with fake ransom demands.
- He called and sent texts asking about a bitcoin payment on February 4.
- Callella knew a previous ransom demand had been made before contacting the family.
- He aimed to bother the family and get information about the missing person's case.
- Callella was arrested on February 5 after confessing to sending messages to Guthrie’s daughter and son-in-law.
- The fake ransom note was linked to a public video the family made asking the kidnappers to reach out.
- The charges can lead to up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
- His plea deal requires five years of probation, with sentencing set for September 10.
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