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Anchor's Mom Missing; Sheriff Faces $1M Lawsuit
9 Mar
Summary
- Savannah Guthrie's mother is missing for six weeks after abduction.
- A $1 million lawsuit was filed against the lead investigator.
- The lawsuit claims inmate safety was endangered by the deputy.
Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for six weeks following her abduction on January 31 from her Tucson, Arizona home. Her disappearance has been compounded by a $1 million lawsuit filed against Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and the Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD).
The lawsuit, initiated by inmate Christopher Michael Marx, alleges that a deputy endangered inmates by moving between two jail units, one of which was under COVID-19 quarantine. Marx claims the deputy did not disinfect properly, putting his life at risk and violating Arizona's Declaration of Rights.
Marx is seeking $1,350,000 from the PCSD for alleged safety violations related to COVID-19 containment within the jail. He stated he would donate the funds to provide housing for the unhoused. Meanwhile, Savannah and her siblings have posted pleas for her return and a $1 million reward has been offered for information leading to Nancy's safe recovery.
Authorities are still actively searching for the 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI tip line.
