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Court Doc | #TrueCrimeMama | #CourtTV (Visit her Facebook page for updates.) Man Arrested for Fake Ransom Messages in Nancy Guthrie Case Federal authorities have arrested 42-year-old Derrick Calella of Hawthorne, California, for allegedly sending fraudulent ransom texts tied to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Investigators stress these messages are not believed to be connected to whoever may be responsible for Nancy’s disappearance. According to officials, the texts — sent shortly after the family made a public plea for help — referenced a Bitcoin payment. Authorities traced the messages to a VoIP number linked to Calella’s home. He reportedly admitted to sending them after finding the family’s contact information online, claiming he wanted to see if they would respond. Let’s be clear: inserting yourself into a family’s crisis is not a prank — it’s a federal offense. Officials have firmly classified the texts as a hoax and say they are separate from other ransom communications still being evaluated for credibility. Where the case stands: • Calella faces federal charges • No mugshot has been released • No additional arrests have been announced • The investigation remains active False leads don’t just waste time — they deepen the pain for families desperate for answers. The focus remains exactly where it should be: finding Nancy and following the evidence. #NancyGuthrie #BreakingNews #MissingPerson #TrueCrime