Phoenix flight attendant honored after random stabbing in Denver layover

Loading Video…

This browser does not support the Video element.

Body of Phoenix flight attendant returns to Sky Harbor

A Phoenix flight attendant who was stabbed and killed in Denver during a layover was flown back to Sky Harbor Airport and honored by friends, family and colleagues on the tarmac.

A Phoenix-based flight attendant is coming home on her final flight. 

Celinda Levno, who dedicated over 30 years to the skies, was killed in a stabbing this weekend while on a layover in Denver.

Family, friends gathered for solemn event

What we know:

It was a solemn but beautiful arrival this afternoon as the plane carrying Celinda Levno's body landed at Sky Harbor

Flight attendants lined the tarmac to honor their co-worker and friend. Celinda's family was also in attendance for the ceremony, including her sister Melanie, who, like Celinda, is also an American Airlines flight attendant. 

Suspect arrested by police

The backstory:

Authorities have identified the person who they believe is responsible for Levno's death. Elijah Caudill, 24, is charged with four counts, including murder and attempted murder.

Per reports from Denver newspaper The Denver Post, Levno is one of four victims in the attacks. Police identified two other victims as a 49-year-old man and a 62-year-old man. A fourth victim, who was not identified, also died from their injuries.

Investigators believe that there is no connection between Caudill and the victims.

What we don't know:

Reports from The Denver Post state that the motives for the attacks remain under investigation.

Crime and Public SafetyPhoenixAir and Space