California man pleads guilty after sending fake ransom note to Nancy Guthrie’s heartbroken family

A California man pleaded guilty after sending a bogus ransom note to the anxious family of missing Nancy Guthrie.

Derrick Callella, 42, pleaded guilty to two felonies on Thursday after trying to shake down family of the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, KOLD reported.

His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 10. The outlet reported that he will receive 10 years probation.

Here’s the latest on Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy Guthrie

Police still have few clues as to the status of Guthrie or the identities of her kidnappers — despite having received several notes from would-be ransomers.