In a case that has captured national attention, the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a new turn with a man detained for questioning and subsequently released. The investigation into Guthrie’s disappearance has been marked by challenges and complexities, as detailed by a former FBI agent who expressed shock at the conditions surrounding the case.
According to a report by Fox News, the former FBI agent highlighted the unforgiving conditions at Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home, which have complicated the search efforts. The scene at Guthrie’s residence has posed significant challenges for investigators, making it difficult to gather crucial evidence and leads in the case.
The Guardian reported that a man identified as Carlos Palazuelos was detained by authorities in Arizona in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. However, he was released after several hours of questioning. Palazuelos, who claimed to have no prior knowledge of the case, was stopped at a traffic stop near Guthrie’s home in Rio Rico.
CBS News further elaborated on the situation, with Carlos speaking out after his release to clear his name. He emphasized his innocence and stated that he had no involvement in Guthrie’s kidnapping. The investigation has also focused on identifying a person captured on video wearing a mask and gloves outside Guthrie’s home on the night she went missing.
The Hill reported that FBI Director Kash Patel mentioned that there are “persons of interest” being investigated in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. The agency has been leveraging information from private sector partners to identify potential leads in the case.
The evolving developments in the Nancy Guthrie case have sparked widespread interest and concern, with the public closely following the investigation into her disappearance. The search for Guthrie continues, with law enforcement agencies working diligently to uncover the truth behind her vanishing.
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References:
1. Fox News: [Former FBI agent ‘stunned’ by unforgiving conditions complicating Nancy Guthrie search](https://www.foxnews.com/media/former-fbi-agent-stunned-unforgiving-conditions-complicating-nancy-guthrie-search)
2. The Guardian: [Man detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie disappearance reportedly released](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/11/man-detained-nancy-guthrie-disappearance-released)
3. CBS News: [Man detained in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case speaks out after being released](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/man-detained-in-nancy-guthrie-kidnapping-case-speaks-out-after-being-released)
4. The Hill: [Patel: FBI has ‘persons of interest’ in Nancy Guthrie case](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5732937-patel-fbi-persons-of-interest-nancy-guthrie-search)
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