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California Man Sentenced for Fake Ransom Demand in Nancy Guthrie Case

Callella admitted he sent the messages to see whether the family would respond, and a judge ordered five years of probation.

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The defendant pleaded guilty to two federal felony charges.

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Nancy Guthrie Case: California Man Sentenced Over Fake Ransom Note

Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother has been missing since Feb. 1 The post Nancy Guthrie Case: California Man Sentenced Over Fake Ransom Note appeared first on TheWrap.

·Los Angeles, United States
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California man sentenced for fake ransom demand in Nancy Guthrie case

The defendant pleaded guilty to two federal felony charges.

·Phoenix, United States
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Man sentenced over fake Nancy Guthrie ransom

Derrick Callella says his addiction to methamphetamine “removed his inhibitions and his capacity for clear decision making,” when he sent text messages to the Nancy Gurthrie's family requesting bitcoin payment.

·Pasadena, United States
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Man sentenced to 5 years probation for Guthrie ransom hoax

Federal Judge John Hinderaker told Derrick Callella he was profoundly stupid to think no one would see through Derrick Callella's scheme during all the scrutiny of the Nancy Guthrie case

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KGUN 9 broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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