Colombian Authorities and Family Confirm Death of Missing U.S. Flight Attendant

U.S. Citizen Disappearance in Colombia·March 27 – March 30, 2026

18 days ago

Colombian Authorities and Family Confirm Death of Missing U.S. Flight Attendant

Colombian authorities and family members confirmed the death of Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina. He was an American Airlines flight attendant who went missing during a layover in Medellín. The search for the 32-year-old Texas resident ended after officials discovered a body in the city. His partner had previously expressed hope for his safe return while the search was ongoing. Local officials in Medellín first reported finding a body during the search on March 27 according to the city's mayor. By March 30, the family of the flight attendant confirmed his death following the identification of the remains.

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“Colombian authorities discovered a body believed to be Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, a 32-year-old American Airlines flight attendant from Texas who went missing in Medellín.”

This article confirms the identity of the missing person and the discovery of a body in the search.

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