Sheriff Remains Hopeful in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Investigation
WHO:
CBS News - Nancy Guthrie, 84, was kidnapped from her home.
ABC News - Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is leading the investigation.
ABC News - Savannah Guthrie is Nancy Guthrie's daughter.
WHAT:
The Guardian - The Pima County sheriff’s department posted a message on social media stating, “The Guthrie investigation remains active and ongoing,” and renewed an appeal for credible information.
The Guardian - The notice of claim filed by Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox against the Pima County sheriff is dated Monday.
The Guardian - The notice of claim alleges that Palazuelos' home was “ransacked” during the investigation.
The Guardian - The notice of claim states that Palazuelos is seeking $2.5 million for physical, emotional, and reputational harm.
The Guardian - Daniel Maddox is seeking $500,000 for his wrongful detention, and his mother is claiming $250,000 for property damage.
The Guardian - Two men, Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox, are set to file a $3.25 million wrongful arrest lawsuit against the Pima County sheriff and a detective involved in the investigation.
The Guardian - Palazuelos is seeking $2.5 million for alleged wrongful detention and reputational harm, while Maddox is seeking $500,000, and his mother is claiming $250,000 for property damage.
The Guardian - The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery, with the FBI adding a $100,000 reward for conclusive information.
CBS News - Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, the only known piece of biological evidence is a mixed sample of DNA that may involve as many as four people.
ABC News - Sheriff Nanos revealed that at least five, maybe six, labs across the country, including those in Kansas, Florida, California, and Arizona, are working on the DNA sample.
TMZ - A man who claims he was wrongfully detained in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is seeking $2.5 million from Pima County.
ABC News - Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home early on Sunday, Feb. 1.
ABC News - Hair found in Nancy Guthrie's home was tested and not linked to a suspect.
ABC News - A mixed sample of DNA retrieved from Nancy Guthrie's home has not been linked to a suspect and may involve as many as four people.
ABC News - Multiple labs, including the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia, are working on the DNA sample.
WHERE:
CBS News - The abduction occurred in Tucson, Arizona.
ABC News - The investigation is taking place in the Tucson, Arizona area.
WHEN:
ABC News - Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped on Feb. 1, 2026.
ABC News - Sheriff Chris Nanos spoke to the media on February 3, 2026.
WHY:
ABC News - Sheriff Nanos believes the case is solvable and is seeking community assistance in finding Nancy Guthrie.
HOW:
The Guardian - Sheriff Chris Nanos denied claims made by FBI Director Kash Patel that his department withheld crucial evidence from federal investigators.
The Guardian - The FBI is looking for a man approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build in connection with the case.
ABC News - Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken by a masked man captured on her doorbell camera.
(UPDATED July 31, 2026 20:22 UTC)
The Pima County sheriff’s department has announced that the Guthrie investigation remains active and is appealing for credible information. A notice of claim filed by Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox alleges that Palazuelos' home was ransacked during the investigation, with Palazuelos seeking $2.5 million for various damages, while Maddox is asking for $500,000 for wrongful detention and his mother is claiming $250,000 for property damage. Sheriff Chris Nanos has denied allegations from FBI Director Kash Patel that his department withheld critical evidence from federal investigators.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 16:31 UTC)
Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox are preparing to file a $3.25 million wrongful arrest lawsuit against the Pima County sheriff and a detective involved in their case, with Palazuelos seeking $2.5 million for wrongful detention and reputational harm, while Maddox is asking for $500,000 and his mother is claiming $250,000 for property damage. In a separate development, the Guthrie family has announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, with the FBI contributing an additional $100,000 for conclusive information. The FBI is currently searching for a man who is approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build in connection with this case.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 07:54 UTC)
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has announced that nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, the only known piece of biological evidence is a mixed DNA sample that may involve as many as four people. He also revealed that at least five, possibly six, labs across the country, including those in Kansas, Florida, California, and Arizona, are currently analyzing this DNA sample. Meanwhile, a man who claims he was wrongfully detained in connection with Guthrie's disappearance is seeking $2.5 million from Pima County.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 06:06 UTC)
Nancy Guthrie, age 84, was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026, and the investigation is being led by Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. Investigators have found hair and a mixed DNA sample at the scene, which has not been linked to any suspects, and they are working with multiple labs, including the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia, to analyze the evidence. Sheriff Nanos believes the case is solvable and is urging the community to assist in finding Nancy, who was taken by a masked man seen on her doorbell camera.