Dane Cook's Brother Stole $12M, Hid Cash in Pasta Sauce

Dane Cook's half-brother and former business manager, Darryl McCauley, stole at least $12 million from the comedian and hid the money in various places, including pasta sauce containers. McCauley pleaded guilty to larceny, embezzlement, and other charges, and was sentenced to six years in prison.

McCauley's wife, Erika, also pleaded guilty to two counts of larceny and was sentenced to two to three years in prison. The couple's scheme involved withdrawing large sums of money from Cook's accounts, including $20,000, $50,000, and $100,000. McCauley was ordered to pay back the $12 million he stole from Cook.

The documentary 'Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story' explores the financial drama and betrayal, and will be available to stream on demand starting September 29. In the documentary, Cook describes his brother as 'a person who spent so much time pretending to be something he wasn’t'. Cook also expresses his suspicion that there may be more money hidden, saying 'I do believe that there's money out there, I believe there's people that know more'.

## What happened next After serving his sentence, Darryl McCauley disappeared. The documentary raises questions about his whereabouts and what he has done since his release from prison. Cook narrates in the documentary trailer, 'Where is he? What has he done? How does this end?'

## Why it matters The case highlights the importance of monitoring finances and being cautious when trusting others with financial management. It also raises questions about the consequences of white-collar crime and the impact on victims. The documentary provides a unique insight into the financial drama and betrayal, and how it affected one of the most successful comedians of the 2000s.

The story of Dane Cook and his brother's betrayal is a shocking reminder of the risks of financial fraud and the importance of being vigilant with one's finances. The documentary 'Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story' is a must-watch for anyone interested in the story behind the headlines, and will be available to stream on demand starting September 29.