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FBI Classifies 84-Year-Old Kidnapping as Ransom, Fake-Note Suspect Pleads

7/7/2026

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The FBI classified the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home as kidnapping-for-ransom.
Investigators have only footage of a masked man approaching the front door as visual evidence.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are using DNA genealogy to trace possible suspect relatives.
Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes and faces up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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The FBI classified the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home as kidnapping-for-ransom.
Investigators have only footage of a masked man approaching the front door as visual evidence.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are using DNA genealogy to trace possible suspect relatives.
Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes and faces up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.