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Unexpected Lawsuit Filed in Nancy Guthrie Case

Two men are seeking $3.25 million, alleging they suffered reputational, emotional, and property damage during the investigation.

Two men questioned early in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance are preparing to sue the Arizona sheriff leading the case for $3.25 million. The legal action comes as the search for Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother reaches the six-month mark with no suspects identified. Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on February 1, with authorities believing she was kidnapped. Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox filed a notice of claim against Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and one of his detectives this week. The filing alleges wrongful arrest, reputational and property damage. Palazuelos, who was detained and later released without charges, is seeking $2.5 million. He claims his home was “ransacked” and that the sheriff’s public statements made him appear to be a suspect. Maddox, who was handcuffed and questioned, is seeking $500,000. His mother is seeking an additional $250,000 for alleged damage to her home during a search. Savannah Guthrie called her mother’s disappearance “a nightmare that will not end” and is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery. The FBI has added a $100,000 reward.