Male flight attendant goes missing during layover; body found after all-night party with several unusual circumstances

A shocking incident is under investigation in Colombia after a male flight attendant for American Airlines went missing during a layover. After days of searching, authorities discovered a body believed to be that of the victim.

According to People, the victim has been identified as Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, 32 years old. He was reported missing on March 22nd while transiting through Colombia.

The mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, said that a body believed to be Molina’s had been found in the area between the towns of Jericó and Puente Iglesias. The body has now been transferred to the forensic department for official identification.

According to initial information, on the evening of March 21st, Molina went out with a male and a female colleague. During this time, they met two more men and were offered a change of location to continue their fun.

The male colleague did not join them, while Molina and her female colleague Andrea continued to participate in the gathering. However, just a few hours later, Andrea was found in a state of confusion and had to be hospitalized.

Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina. Photo: Alejandro Murcia/X

Notably, Andrea was unable to recall what happened during that time. This complicates the case and raises many questions about who participated in the meeting.

Authorities said that those accompanying Molina had a history of using a substance called scopolamine, also known as “devil’s breath.” This substance can cause victims to lose consciousness or control of their behavior and is often exploited in robberies.

This information is considered one of the key leads in the investigation. Authorities say they have “very clear leads” regarding individuals who may be involved.

Molina’s partner, Ernesto Carranza, said she became worried when she couldn’t contact him on the morning of March 22nd. When she checked his phone’s location tracking, she discovered the device was in two different locations, neither near the hotel where Molina was staying.

Meanwhile, the victim’s close friend, Sharom Gil, said that the last time he contacted Molina was on the evening of March 21st. According to him, Molina said that he was transiting through Colombia and planning to hang out with friends.

Both Carranza and Gil expressed grief and bewilderment over the incident. The sudden loss of contact and the unusual circumstances left them anxious throughout the search.

Currently, Colombian police have not issued an official comment on the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause and identify those involved.