A 32-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, was reported missing during a layover in Medellín, Colombia, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Gutierrez Molina, based in Dallas, was last seen early Sunday in the La América neighborhood after arriving for an overnight stop en route to Miami.
Last Known Whereabouts and Search Efforts
Before disappearing, Gutierrez Molina shared his location from an Airbnb near José María Córdova International Airport. Friends and coworkers filed missing person reports after losing contact. A local representative for Colombians abroad, Alejandro Murcia, called for public assistance on social media, highlighting the flight attendant’s disappearance and noting that his family is desperate for information. Colombian authorities and American Airlines are actively involved in the search.
Official Responses and Investigation Status
American Airlines confirmed it is cooperating with Colombian law enforcement and providing support to Gutierrez Molina’s family. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants also stated it is working with local officials and supporting the family during the investigation. It remains unclear whether any foul play was involved. The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá has been tagged in social media appeals but has not issued a public statement.
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