Body of missing Envoy Air flight attendant identified in Texas
The remains of Rana Nofal Soluri, an Envoy Air flight attendant reported missing in June 2025, were recovered in Montague County and identified through DNA testing. Several individuals have been charged in connection with her death.
Discovery of remains
A fisherman recovered Soluri's body on the bank of Brushy Creek at FM 1749 in Montague County, Texas, on June 13, 2026. The discovery was reported by multiple outlets.
Identification
DNA testing at the University of North Texas confirmed the remains belonged to Rana Nofal Soluri, a 47‑year‑old Envoy Air flight attendant who was reported missing on June 11, 2025. The identification was officially announced on September 15, 2026.
Criminal charges
Dennis William Day, described as Soluri’s roommate and longtime friend, was arrested in June 2025 and charged with murder. He is alleged to have strangled Soluri and dumped her body after transporting it about 104 km to Bowie, Texas, where it was placed in a river under a bridge. Joni Thomas, 63, was charged with tampering with evidence for assisting Day in moving the body.
Aftermath
A janazah ceremony for Soluri was held in Richardson, and American Airlines arranged transport of her remains to Seattle.
What's still unclear
Sources give Dennis Day’s age as 66 (fox4news.com) and 67 (nbcnews.com, torontosun.com and aol.com).
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