When Scamming Goes Wrong: Former LA County Employee Tries to Extort Savannah Guthrie's Family

In an unsettling twist amid the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s family has been targeted by a former LA County employee, Derrick Callella. Instead of helping, Callella attempted to profit from their distress by sending ransom demands, a shocking move that highlights the desperation some might stoop to. But fear not; the FBI was quick to act, confirming that his antics were not linked to the actual case, yet warned others that anyone trying to exploit the situation will face serious consequences.

Callella is no stranger to controversy, having previously been involved in an unemployment benefits scheme that led to the theft of $430,000. Now, he’s facing new federal charges, reinforcing the idea that one bad decision can open the floodgates to a pile of trouble. This situation is certainly a reminder of how low some people will go— using a family’s heartbreak as a way to cash in shows a shocking lack of humanity. Will this evildoer go to prison, or will he manage to weasel out of accountability like a twisty character from a crime drama? Time will tell!