After the flight arrived from Charlotte and passengers deplaned Monday night, the cleaning crew made the discovery in the bathroom Tuesday morning, sources say.
The plane was being held at Terminal B while the medical examiner's office responded to the scene.
A spokesperson with American Airlines released the following statement:
"As we continue to learn more about this tragic and sensitive situation, we are working actively with law enforcement on the investigation. Please contact law enforcement for additional information."
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