Man Detained During Nancy Guthrie Investigation to Sue for $2.5 Million

Nancy Guthrie Man Detained In Investigation Plans to Sue for $2.5M Published July 30, 2026 4:09 PM PDT A man who claims he was wrongfully detained in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance wants Pima County to pay up ... to the tune of $2.5 Mil! According to ABC15, a Phoenix law firm has filed a notice of claim this week -- basically an official document you have to file before suing the government -- against the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Chris Nanos, and Detective Earl Gieron. 2/10/26 The filing was made on behalf of Carlos Palazuelos, who claims he was wrongfully detained at gunpoint during the investigation for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom back in February. Carlos says he was held for about 7 or 8 hours just to be released without charges. The notice was also filed on behalf of 2 of his family members, who were also involved in the incident. Daniel Maddox claims he was cuffed and held under armed guard outside the family home and Josefina Maddox, who owns the home, says deputies did some serious damage to the property while executing a search warrant. On top of the $2.5 Mil Carlos is seeking, Daniel wants $500K and Josefina is asking for $250K ... meaning in total they want $3.25 Million from Pima County. Related articles Savannah Guthrie Nancy Guthrie Chris Nanos Scandals Nancy Guthrie Case Legal News Police