A body has been discovered near a quiet neighborhood in northwest Bexar County, Texas. Authorities searching for 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos located a body in a field just a short distance from her family home. The young woman vanished on Christmas Eve morning, leaving behind a trail of questions and grief for her loved ones.

Summary

A body was discovered on December 30, 2025, in a field near a landscaping business, only a few hundred yards from Camila Mendoza Olmos’s family home in northwest Bexar County, Texas.

The body was found during a renewed search by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies and FBI agents in an area with tall grass that had been checked before but revisited.

Clothing on the body matched the description of what Camila was last seen wearing: a black North Face sweater with baby blue accents, baby blue shorts, and white shoes.

A firearm was recovered near the body; investigators noted a gun belonging to a relative had been missing from the home.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar stated authorities do not suspect foul play at this time.

There are indications of possible self-harm, including prior signs of undiagnosed depression and suicidal ideation reported to investigators.

Camila, age 19, had been described by family as going through a tough time emotionally.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office will confirm the body’s identity as well as the official cause and manner of death.

Camila was last seen around 7 a.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, on neighbor surveillance video outside her home in the 11000 block of Caspian Spring, appearing to look inside her vehicle before walking away.

Her disappearance prompted a widespread search involving family, volunteers, multiple agencies including the FBI, and a discontinued CLEAR Alert.

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Camila was last captured on a neighbor’s surveillance camera around 7 a.m. on December 24, standing outside her house in the 11000 block of Caspian Spring. She appeared to be looking inside her vehicle before walking away. Her mother, Rosario Olmos, later noticed her daughter was gone, though the car remained parked and Camila’s phone was left charging inside.

The search drew in dozens of volunteers, family members from out of state, and multiple agencies, including the FBI. A CLEAR Alert was issued, signaling concerns that Camila might be in immediate danger. Her brother Carlos flew in to join ground searches, while her father Alfonso spoke of his shattered heart.

On Tuesday afternoon, a team from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI revisited an area with tall grass near a landscaping business, only a few hundred yards from the Olmos residence. Within minutes, they found the body along with a firearm. Sheriff Javier Salazar noted the clothing matched descriptions of what Camila wore that morning—a black North Face sweater with baby blue accents, baby blue shorts, and white shoes.

Salazar said, “At this point we don’t suspect foul play.” He mentioned indications of self-harm, adding that Camila had been “going through a tough time.” A missing gun belonging to a relative was also noted by investigators. The medical examiner will confirm the identity and determine the exact cause of death.

Family members had described Camila as cheerful and driven, studying at Northwest Vista College with plans for a career in orthodontics before recently switching to business. Her mother observed signs of worry over grades, though some relatives insisted there was no known history of severe mental health struggles.

This tragedy arrives amid rising concerns over youth mental health across the country. Too many young people face silent battles with despair, often without clear warning to those closest to them. In a time when families gather to celebrate life’s blessings, this loss serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the need for stronger support networks.

Scripture offers comfort in such darkness: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). For the Olmos family and their community, prayers for peace and strength are surely needed as they await final answers.

The CLEAR Alert for Camila has been discontinued, but authorities continue investigating other recent missing teen cases in the area. Anyone with information can contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at 210-335-6000.