Man detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie disappearance reportedly released

The Guardian - World News Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeFebruary 11, 2026 at 02:44 PM

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A man detained in Arizona for questioning in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, was released on Wednesday after being questioned for several hours. The Pima County Sheriff's Department had detained the man, identified as Carlos Palazuelos, during a traffic stop in Rio Rico, near the Mexican border, and conducted a court-authorized search in the area. This development occurred nine days after Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson-area home on February 1st. The FBI also released previously inaccessible images and video from Guthrie's doorbell camera showing a masked individual at her doorstep on the morning of her disappearance. The investigation is ongoing.

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The FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie.

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The FBI released images and video of a masked person at Nancy Guthrie's residence on the morning of her disappearance.

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The Pima county sheriff's department detained a subject during a traffic stop in connection to the investigation.

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Carlos Palazuelos identified himself as the person detained after a traffic stop in Rio Rico.

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A man detained in Arizona investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance was released after questioning.

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Angelica Carrillo 30% New York Times ×240% Arizona 50% Tucson ×250% Savannah Guthrie 60% Chris Nanos ×260% FBI ×370% Carlos Palazuelos 70% Pima County Sheriff’s Department ×370% Rio Rico ×470% Nancy Guthrie ×690%

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