Man Detained After Allegedly Contacting Family During Nancy Guthrie Investigation

A troubling development emerged in the ongoing search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie when authorities arrested a California man accused of sending alarming messages to members of her family. According to court records, Derrick Callella allegedly sent texts referencing bitcoin payments shortly after the family publicly appealed for help in locating their missing loved one. The messages appeared during an already emotional period, intensifying fears and confusion. Investigators later determined that the communications were not connected to Nancy’s disappearance, but the timing and tone caused significant distress. Family members quickly reported the messages, allowing law enforcement to trace the phone number and take swift action.