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Two men to file wrongful arrest lawsuit over Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

Two men to file wrongful arrest lawsuit over Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

Summary

Two men who were questioned and released without charges in the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother are preparing to sue the local sheriff for wrongful arrest and property damage. Nancy Guthrie has been missing for over six months, with authorities still investigating her disappearance as a potential kidnapping.

Key Facts

  • Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1.
  • The FBI and local police believe she was kidnapped, but no suspects have been found.
  • Two men, Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox, were detained and later released without charges.
  • Both men claim wrongful arrest and property damage, seeking a combined $3.25 million in damages.
  • The sheriff, Chris Nanos, was criticized for his handling of the case and a social media post that implied Palazuelos was a suspect.
  • Nanos has denied withholding evidence from the FBI and disputed claims about delayed federal involvement.
  • The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward, and the FBI added $100,000 for information leading to Nancy’s recovery.
  • Authorities are searching for a man about 5ft 9in to 5ft 10in tall with an average build connected to the case.
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