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Savannah Guthrie's Mother Missing: $3.25M Lawsuit Filed
31 Jul
Summary
- Two men detained in the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother are suing.
- They claim wrongful arrest and seek $3.25 million in damages.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since February 1.
The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has passed the six-month mark without resolution. Authorities, including the FBI, believe Nancy, last seen at her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1, was kidnapped. Despite leads and evidence of blood spatters at the residence, no trace of her or identifiable suspects has emerged.
In a significant development, two men detained and questioned shortly after Nancy Guthrie vanished have initiated legal action. They are filing a notice of claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, seeking $3.25 million in damages against the Pima county sheriff and a detective for wrongful arrest, reputational harm, and property damage. Carlos Palazuelos, seeking $2.5 million, claims his home was ransacked and his detention caused harm. Daniel Maddox, seeking $500,000, and his mother, claiming $250,000 for property damage, were also detained.
The Pima county sheriff's department has reiterated that the investigation remains active. Meanwhile, the sheriff has faced scrutiny over his handling of the case, including a public dispute with the FBI over alleged withholding of evidence. The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward, supplemented by an additional $100,000 from the FBI, for information leading to Nancy's safe return.
