Two Suspects Arrested in Peru in Connection with Dallas Flight Attendant’s Death
Two suspects linked to a Colombian gang have been arrested in Peru in connection with the alleged drugging and murder of Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina while he was on a layover.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 4, 2026 —
Two individuals have been apprehended in Peru, authorities announced, in connection with the death of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, a flight attendant for Dallas-based American Airlines. Gutierrez Molina was reportedly on a layover when the alleged drugging and murder occurred.
The suspects are reportedly linked to a Colombian gang, according to preliminary reports. The investigation into Gutierrez Molina’s death has been ongoing, with the arrests marking a significant development in the case.
Further details regarding the timeline of events leading to the alleged murder, the specific circumstances of the layover, and the identities of the arrested suspects have not yet been fully disclosed by law enforcement agencies. The exact nature of the connection between the suspects and the Colombian gang is also under investigation.
The motive behind the alleged crime and the specific method of drugging are part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are working to piece together the sequence of events that led to Gutierrez Molina’s death.
Information regarding the extradition process or any potential charges filed against the arrested individuals in Peru was not immediately available. The investigation is being conducted by relevant law enforcement agencies in both Peru and potentially in coordination with authorities from other involved jurisdictions.
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