Former Suspect Luke Daley May Sue Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos in Nancy Guthrie Case

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie continues to raise questions across the United States. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, a host on Today, has been missing for more than a month.

She was reported missing on February 1, 2026, from her home in Arizona. Since then, investigators have been trying to find clues about her disappearance.

Now, a new development has emerged in the case. Reports suggest that former suspect Luke Daley may be planning legal action against Chris Nanos, the sheriff of Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Reports Say Former Suspect May File Lawsuit

The Nancy Guthrie case has taken several unexpected turns since the investigation began. Police have questioned multiple individuals, but authorities have not confirmed any major breakthrough.

Recent reports claim that Luke Daley, who was earlier questioned by investigators, could file a lawsuit against Sheriff Chris Nanos and the sheriff’s department.

Daley, a man described in reports as a former conman from Arizona, was briefly detained by deputies during the investigation. He was later released after questioning.

According to social media investigative reporter Jonathan Lee Riches, a lawsuit against the sheriff’s department could be filed soon. However, Daley has not officially confirmed any legal action at this time.

Luke Daley Criticizes Police Investigation

Luke Daley has publicly criticized the way investigators handled the questioning.

In an interview with True Crime Arizona, he said he had no connection to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

Daley claimed investigators were trying to pressure him into making statements that could link him to the case.

He said the questioning felt like a “fishing expedition” designed to get him to say something incriminating.

Daley also revealed that his 77-year-old mother was questioned during the investigation.

Doorbell Video Led to Questioning

Reports say investigators questioned Daley because of a possible resemblance to a person seen in a doorbell camera video.

The video was reportedly released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the search for clues in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

Authorities believed the person in the video could be connected to the suspected kidnapping.

Daley strongly denied that he was the person shown in the footage.

He said he did not see any resemblance between himself and the individual in the video.

Daley Describes Detention by Deputies

During the interview, Daley described how deputies allegedly detained him.

He said law enforcement officers followed him while he was driving. According to Daley, they stopped his vehicle and took him to the police station in handcuffs.

After questioning, he and his mother were released within a few hours.

Daley has since argued that the detention caused unnecessary public attention and stress for his family.

Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie Continues

Despite weeks of investigation, authorities have not announced any arrests connected to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI, are still searching for new leads.

Daley has repeatedly said he hopes investigators find the missing woman soon.

He said he wants the same outcome as everyone else involved in the case.

“I just want Nancy to come home and be safe,” Daley said during the interview.

For now, investigators continue to work on the case while questions remain about what exactly happened on the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared.