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March 29, 2026

Timeline of the death of the American flight attendant found decomposed in Antioquia

The body of Eric Fernando Gutiérrez, a 32-year-old American flight attendant, was found lifeless in southwestern Antioquia, six days after being reported missing in Medellín.

Timeline of the death of the American flight attendant found decomposed in Antioquia

TL;DR

  • The body of Eric Fernando Gutiérrez, a 32-year-old American flight attendant, was found in southwestern Antioquia.
  • He had been reported missing six days prior in Medellín.
  • Gutiérrez was last seen in Medellín after going out with colleagues and meeting others, eventually going to Itagüí.
  • Authorities suspect he was drugged with scopolamine and robbed.
  • The main hypothesis suggests Gutiérrez was drugged to facilitate his robbery.
  • Forensic tests are being conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
  • His last known communications indicated locations outside where he should have been.