The body discovered in the search for missing Texas teenager Camila Mendoza Olmos has been confirmed as the 19-year-old, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. The teenager, who went missing on Christmas Eve, died by suicide, officials said on Wednesday.
Mendoza Olmos left her home in San Antonio on foot last Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale search. Her body was found close to her residence in a field approximately a few hundred yards away. Sheriff Javier Salazar noted that foul play is not suspected, though there were indicators of possible self-harm.
Authorities had released footage on Monday showing Mendoza Olmos walking on Wildhorse Parkway near her home at around 7 a.m. local time on the day she vanished. The clothing on the discovered body matched one of the descriptions provided by investigators.
Salazar revealed that a missing firearm belonging to a relative was found near the body, though it has not yet been confirmed if it is the same weapon. He also detailed the teenager's mental health struggles, including signs of depression and suicidal ideations, as well as difficulties with school, work, and a recent relationship breakup.
The sheriff urged the public to check on loved ones and seek help during crises, emphasising the importance of mental health awareness. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available at 9-8-8 for those in need.
