Found Deceased Colombia - Fernando Gutierrez, AA flight attendant, missing during work layover, possibly kidnapped via scopolamin drugging, Medellín, 21 March 2026

[imstilla.grandma]

An American Airlines flight attendant based out of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has gone missing during a work layover in Medellín, Colombia, and there are now reports he may have been kidnapped.

Fernando Gutierrez was in Medellín on an overnight layover on Saturday and went out with another crew member to a local nightclub in the Poblado neighborhood, but he has not been seen since.

Concerns are now quickly escalating over his welfare.

It’s believed that when Fernando’s crew friend made her back safely to the crew hotel, he continued to party with two men he met at the nightclub. He has not been seen or heard from since

Fernando Gutierrez was in Medellín on an overnight layover on Saturday and went out with another crew member to a local nightclub in the Poblado neighborhood, but he has not been seen since.

Fernando had been posting videos to his Snapchat during his time in the nightclub, but his socials have since gone quiet, and his friends are unable to contact him.

Police in Dallas have been alerted to the young man’s disappearance, and American Airlines is said to be working with U.S. government officials in Colombia as they attempt to locate Fernando.

There are growing fears that Fernando may have fallen victim to scopolamine drugging, which is more often referred to as ‘Devil’s Breath’. Scopolamine is a drug that is legally used to treat motion sickness, but it is increasingly being hijacked by criminals.

It’s believed that when Fernando’s crew friend made her back safely to the crew hotel, he continued to party with two men he met at the nightclub. He has not been seen or heard from since

Fernando had been posting videos to his Snapchat during his time in the nightclub, but his socials have since gone quiet, and his friends are unable to contact him.

Police in Dallas have been alerted to the young man’s disappearance, and American Airlines is said to be working with U.S. government officials in Colombia as they attempt to locate Fernando.

There are growing fears that Fernando may have fallen victim to scopolamine drugging, which is more often referred to as ‘Devil’s Breath’. Scopolamine is a drug that is legally used to treat motion sickness, but it is increasingly being hijacked by criminals.

American Airlines Flight Attendant Reported Missing During Layover in Medellín, Colombia, Admist Reports He Has Been Kidnapped

An American Airlines flight attendant based out of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has gone missing during a work layover in Medellín, Colombia, and there are now reports he may have been kidnapped. Fernando Gutierrez was in Medellín on an overnight layover on Saturday and went...

www.paddleyourownkanoo.com

 

[swanniee11]

His FB Facebook

 

[GraceG]

There have been conflicting reports on the social media airline crew posts online, some stating that the friend reported him missing from the nightclub and another reporting he went missing after a walk. Neither are confirmed by any US msm source that I could find.

When I was still flying, we had a unspoken rule that we never went out anywhere alone on an overnight in a major city or a foreign city, both male and female crewmembers. But outside of the rules about the number of hours being consuming alcohol and reporting for duty there aren't any rules about layover activitieis.

 

[adot0902]

His FB Facebook

I mean I don't think it matters, but at least he appears to speak Spanish fluently, all his Facebook posts that are public are translated from Spanish.

 

[GraceG]

I mean I don't think it matters, but at least he appears to speak Spanish fluently, all his Facebook posts that are public are translated from Spanish.

He was born in El Salvador. US Citizen, may have come here as a child, and been bilingual.

 

[GraceG]

There is still NO mainstream media reporting of this event - only the original link from "Paddle Your Own Canoe" which is a crew newsite, not an official news source. Only rumors on FB, Instagram, and a blog or two.. Nothing from LE or the FBI, nothing from American Airlines.

There was a foreign flight attendant that went missing on a layover in Canada a couple years ago and it was all OVER the news so this sort of surprises me there's not any coverage.

Has anyone seen any sort of official notification that this person is indeed missing in a foreign country?

 

[Seni]

In Colombia, the disappearance of a foreigner would normally hit national headlines. In Fernando's case, I can only find mention in TeleMedellin and Publimetro which are not MSM imo, more entertainment sites. There is nothing on The US Embassy site.

 

[GraceG]

In Colombia, the disappearance of a foreigner would normally hit national headlines. In Fernando's case, I can only find mention in TeleMedellin and Publimetro which are not MSM imo, more entertainment sites. There is nothing on The US Embassy site.

Thanks @Seni , you always have a good eye for these things. I haven't found anything that's verifiable.

 

[truthfinder2019]

Scopolamine, also known as burundanga, is a tropical alkaloid produced by species of plants such as Hyoscyamus albus and Datura stramonium
Criminals typically use burundanga to take their victims on the “million dollar ride,” during which victims submissively withdraw money from a bank machine. The drug is commonly blown in the faces of the victims or placed in their beverages. Victims often surrender their valuables to the criminals without resistance.

Can Fam Physician. 2017 May;63(5):369–370.

Million dollar ride​

Crime committed during involuntary scopolamine intoxication

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https://www.drugs.com/illicit/devils-breath.html

Tips to prevent being a victim​

For those travelling to South America, specifically Colombia and other affected countries, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and cautious.

Here are 11 suggestions to prevent being a victim while travelling:
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1. Be Cautious with Food and Alcohol: Always watch your food and drinks and never leave them unattended. If you need to step away, finish your drink, leave it with someone you trust, or get a new one when you return.
2. Be Cautious of ‘Friendly’ Locals: Those who exhibit an extraordinary interest in your background, reasons for travel, your profession, or anything that may give them a reason to believe you have access to valuables and could be a potential victim.

Scopolamine: The Hidden Travel Threat Every Tourist Should Know

Scopolamine. How the Odorless, Tasteless Drug is Used on Tourists and Tips On How To Safeguard Yourself.

worldtravelprotection.com

 

[truthfinder2019]

A Hazard for Visitors to Colombia: ‘Devil’s Breath’ (Published 2024)

Powerful sedatives are behind a spate of violent crimes, U.S. officials say. Many victims are Americans in Medellín who use dating apps.

www.nytimes.com

Powerful sedatives are behind a spate of violent crimes, U.S. officials say. Many victims are Americans in Medellín who use dating apps.

The article is behind a paywall so I just refer to the introductory sentence that says it all

 

[truthfinder2019]

Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina

I insert here a translation of some additional information

Auxiliar de vuelo y ciudadano americano está desaparecido en Medellín

Fernando Gutiérrez es un auxiliar de vuelo de 32 años que venía de un vuelo Miami–Medellín–Miami, que iba a pernoctar en la ciudad. Él y sus compañeros se

telemedellin.tv

He is a 32-year-old flight attendant who came from a Miami-Medellín-Miamia flight, who was going to spend the night in the city. He and his companions were staying in Rionegro, but he agreed with a colleague, to go down to the El Poblado neighbourhood to party.

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"And from there they met two boys, well, a boy there who I think is gay or I don't know well who wanted to take the party, after they closed the club, he wanted to take the party to another place and invited them both," said Sharom Gil, Fernando's friend.

Hours later, Andrea was found disoriented by the authorities in El Poblado and was later transferred to a medical centre. While Fernando's whereabouts are still unknown.

 

[truthfinder2019]

MSM:

https://www.eldiariodehoy.com/notic...eta-mas-de-48-horas-desaparecido-en-medellin/

https://www.facebook.com/publimetrocolombia/posts/pfbid032yeH49pCwATZw1b7PpGyhsV7Y94ZqhGjQ2nCaGfqG3Ai2WYBwNmud65w6JcM49XGl

Auxiliar de vuelo salvadoreño completa más de 48 horas desaparecido en Medellín

Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina fue visto por última vez durante una escala en la ciudad; su celular ubicó su última señal en el barrio Calasanz.

www.publimetro.co

 

[truthfinder2019]

From the above link:

la última ubicación registrada de su teléfono celular corresponde al barrio Calasanz, en el occidente de la ciudad, punto desde el cual no se ha vuelto a tener información sobre sus movimientos.

Calasanz
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[ivylambs]

El Poblado is one of the wealthiest parts of Medellín and it’s probably the most popular neighborhood for expats and tourists. It’s my understanding that this makes it a target for attempted kidnappings/robberies/etc.

 

[Seni]

Thanks @ Truthfinder2019. As I stated before, imo, those sources are not MSM, also the Diario site you quote is a paper from Pereira which has football as headline.

IMO, until we get a mainstream news source, something from the US Embassy or a statement from police, this is not official or confirmed news.

If I find anything more concrete or reliable I will bring it here.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Originally from El Salvador, Gutierrez speaks Spanish but has no known close ties to Medellín. He was last seen in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The search effort reportedly faced an early setback, as local Colombian authorities initially declined to file a missing persons report until at least 24 hours had passed since he was last contacted.

American Airlines Flight Attendant Missing in Medellín After Nightclub Layover

American Airlines crew member missing in Medellín raises safety fears amid suspected scopolamine drug incidents.

aviationa2z.com

 

[Seni]

Again, the last article is not MSM

 

[Tutter]

Again, the last article is not MSM

https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/american-flight-attendant-reported-missing-in-colombia/

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, who is based out of Dallas-Fort Worth, arrived in the South American country on Saturday night on a flight from Miami, according to local reports.

The 32-year-old and his colleagues had an overnight layover in Medellín and were scheduled to return to the United States on a flight to Miami Sunday morning, Telemedellín, a local public television channel, reported.

The events surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Local authorities in Medellin issued a missing person's alert saying Molina was last seen early Sunday in the La America neighborhood, a mostly residential area.

Sharom Gil, a close friend of Fernado's who spoke to Telemedellín, said his coworker was found disoriented and was taken to a medical center, but that Fernando's location was unknown.

People last seen with missing AA flight attendant have criminal past, investigators say

Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina and his colleagues had an overnight layover in Medellín. He never made it to the airport for the return flight to the U.S.

www.nbcdfw.com

*msm: nbc

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Last April, the U.S. Department of State urged Americans to “reconsider travel” to Colombia due to an “increased risk” of “crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.”

“Violent crime is common in many areas in Colombia. This includes murder, assault, and robbery. In some places, organized crime is rampant. This includes extortion, robbery, and kidnapping,” the issue read in part.

According to reports, American Airlines is working with U.S. officials in Colombia to find Gutierrez, and police in Dallas have also been notified of his disappearance.

In a statement to NewsNation, American Airlines said, “We are actively engaged with local law enforcement officials in their investigation and doing all we can to support our team member’s family during this time.”

https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/american-flight-attendant-reported-missing-in-colombia/

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants also told CBS News Texas that it is actively supporting all efforts to help locate its missing colleague in Colombia. Neither the union nor the airline has publicly released the name of the flight attendant.

Dallas police said a missing person's report has not yet been filed with the department.

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia did not confirm or deny whether the flight attendant was reported missing in Medellin, saying it is prohibited from speaking about most individual cases under federal privacy laws.

Social media posts asking for information about the missing man are being widely shared by other flight attendants as questions remain about the situation

American Airlines crew member missing during layover in Colombia, officials confirm

The airline said it is actively engaged with local law enforcement officials in their investigation and "doing all we can to support our team member's family during this time."

www.cbsnews.com