When is the trial date for the suspect accused of sending ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case?

The trial for Derrick Callella is scheduled for June 23, 2026.

What happened to Nancy Guthrie and when was she reported missing?

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was believed to have been forcibly taken from her Tucson home on January 31, 2026, and was reported missing on February 1, 2026.

What reward is offered for information on Nancy Guthrie's safe return?

The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe return.

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Ransom Note Trial Set Amid Guthrie Mom's Disappearance

25 Apr

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Summary

Suspect arrested for sending fake ransom notes to Guthrie's family.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson home on January 31, 2026.
Family offers $1 million reward for safe return of Nancy Guthrie.

Ransom Note Trial Set Amid Guthrie Mom's Disappearance

The trial for Derrick Callella, 42, accused of sending fake ransom notes to Savannah Guthrie's family, is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at the federal courthouse in Tucson. He faces charges related to transmitting a ransom demand in interstate commerce and using a telecommunications device for harassment.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of Today show personality Savannah Guthrie, was believed to have been forcibly taken from her Tucson, Arizona, home on the evening of January 31, 2026. Blood was found on her doorstep, and her personal belongings were inside the house.