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Authorities confirmed that a suspect is detained for the murder of a veteran American Airlines Flight Attendant who was one of the victims killed in a random stabbing during a stopover in Denver.
According to the Denver Police Department, Elijah Caudill, 24, was arrested Sunday night in connection with four stabbings that occurred over the weekend.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, American Airlines confirmed that Phoenix-based flight attendant Celinda Levno, 71, was one of the victims.
“We are heartbroken and mourning the tragic loss of our colleague, who was the victim of a senseless crime. Our thoughts and support are with her family, loved ones and colleagues, and we are doing everything we can to assist authorities in its investigation,” a spokesperson for the airlines said in a statement.
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A Phoenix flight attendant was the victim of a fatal stabbing over the weekend in Denver while on a layover, authorities confirmed. (iStock/Association of Professional Flight Attendants)
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, a union that represents American Airlines flight attendants, also confirmed Levno’s death in a statement sent to Fox News Digital.
“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Phoenix-based flight attendant Celinda Levno during a stopover in Denver. Celinda began her career with America West in 1989,” an association spokesperson said.
“Celinda’s love for her horses, her friends and her family will always be remembered. We stand with the family, friends and our colleagues at Phoenix Inflight as they process this senseless tragedy.”
Celinda Levno, 71, a longtime American Airlines flight attendant, was stabbed to death during a layover in Denver. (Association of Professional Flight Attendants)
Levno began his career in 1989 at American West, which merged with US Airways and then American Airlines in 2013, according to the association.
The association added that the crews are still on a stopover in Denver He will be transferred to a hotel near Denver International Airport, even though the stabbing did not occur at the stopover hotel.
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Denver authorities arrested Elijah Caudill, 24, in connection with a series of four stabbings that resulted in two deaths over the weekend. (Denver Police Department)
Police said the incident occurred around 5:17 pm on Saturday when officers responded to reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found Levno with stab wounds to his neck, along with two other victims who suffered injuries.
Levno was taken to a local hospital and He was later pronounced dead. Police said another male victim was stabbed Sunday night and succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not yet been revealed.
Investigators do not believe Caudill and the victims had any connection to each other, and a The motive for the attacks is unknown..
Caudill is being held without bail and faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the stabbings can contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7967.
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Family and friends of Levno have also created a GoFundMe page to help with funeral costs.
“Celinda Anne Levno was an incredible woman. She was 71 years old and still working hard as a flight attendant,” a post on the page read.
“She spent her free time with her loving husband, John, and her sister, Melanie. She bred many horses throughout her life and was very involved in the Arabian horse industry,” the post continues.
“She was also an incredible musician and played the flute often at concerts. Celinda was the most generous and kind person ever. She did so much for others. Such an incredible, kind woman who was taken away too soon.”
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Suggestions and story ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
