In northwest Bexar County, Texas, the body of 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who went missing on Christmas Eve, has been located about 100 yards from her residence in a field. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on December 31, 2025, that a gunshot wound to the head resulted in her death, which was classified as suicide.
Surveillance footage from a neighbor’s security camera revealed that Mendoza Olmos was last seen at 7 a.m. on December 24, 2025, looking for something in her vehicle. Rosario Olmos, her mother, reported her missing after she didn’t return from what they assumed was a morning walk.
The young woman left her home on foot, leaving her cellphone, which was later found switched off on her bed. Investigators concluded that she walked away from the house as her car was still parked at home during her disappearance.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office’s Sheriff Javier Salazar confirmed the discovery of the body during a press conference. The body was found in a field with tall grass and thick brush at 4:45 p.m. Despite having been searched during the week-long investigation, the area underwent a secondary search owing to visibility issues due to dense foliage.
A firearm was discovered at the scene where Mendoza Olmos’ body was found. A firearm belonging to a family member had been reported missing around the time of her disappearance, but it has not yet been confirmed if the recovered weapon is the missing one.
According to investigators, the body seemed to have been at the location for five to six days. Sheriff Salazar commended the joint efforts of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and FBI agents for locating the remains in the field near her home in the San Antonio area.
During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that Mendoza Olmos had shown signs of depression and suicidal thoughts. “From what’s being described to us, it sounds like it was a young person going through a very tough time in their life,” said Salazar. No evidence of foul play related to her death was found by investigators.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security were part of the search efforts, working alongside local law enforcement. The investigation involved extensive searches throughout the community and surrounding areas.
A dashcam video showing a woman walking alone was released by authorities during the search. While the footage gave investigators a potential travel direction, it was not definitively confirmed that the person in the video was Mendoza Olmos.
Mendoza Olmos, a student at Northwest Vista College, was pursuing her dream of becoming an orthodontist. Her family members shared her aspirations and the future she envisioned before her disappearance.
Rosario Olmos, her mother, Carlos, her brother, and Nancy Olmos, her aunt, expressed gratitude for the community’s support during the search. Nathan Gonzales, identified as her ex-boyfriend, was among the participants in the search efforts.
The case garnered considerable attention from the San Antonio community, with volunteers and law enforcement personnel conducting thorough searches across Bexar County. The investigation lasted nearly a week before the discovery was made on Tuesday.
The collaborative efforts between local, state, and federal agencies in this case are typical of missing person investigations that may involve potential interstate or international elements. The participation of federal agencies like the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security provides additional resources and expertise beneficial in complex cases.
Security camera footage has become an increasingly valuable tool in contemporary investigations. Residential surveillance systems like doorbell cameras often capture essential moments that help establish timelines and movements of missing individuals. In this case, the neighbor’s security camera provided the last confirmed sighting of Mendoza Olmos before her disappearance.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, free and confidential help is available 24 hours a day by calling or texting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.