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Investigation Dead End: Man Files Lawsuit Over Detention
31 Jul
Summary
- Investigation into Nancy Guthrie's case has hit a dead end.
- A detained man claims unlawful detention and seeks $3.25 million.
- Family members faced intimidation and property damage during the search.
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has reportedly reached a standstill, with investigators confirming that key evidence has led to a dead end. This development comes as a man, previously detained in connection with the case, is now pursuing legal action against the Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD).
This individual alleges he was held for seven to eight hours on February 10th in Rio Rico without probable cause. His legal claim states his arrest was conducted publicly to damage his reputation and wrongly implicate him in Guthrie's kidnapping. The claim also details how armed men allegedly held family member Daniel Maddox at gunpoint during a ransacking of his home, causing significant property damage.
Maddox was reportedly forced to the ground and handcuffed. The family asserts that the detention and search were based on false evidence and that the PCSD has refused to publicly clear the detained man's name, forcing him to live under suspicion. While Guthrie family members have been cleared as suspects, the detained man and his family are seeking a total of $3.25 million in damages, with the PCSD having 60 days to respond.
