UPDATE: Authorities in San Antonio, Texas, have discovered a body during the search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who vanished on Christmas Eve. The body was found just before 5 p.m. on December 26, 2023, approximately 100 yards from Olmos’ home in northwest Bexar County, intensifying concerns surrounding her disappearance.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar reported that the body, located in an area previously searched, was wearing clothing similar to what Olmos was believed to have on when she went missing. “This is certainly not the outcome we were hoping for,” Salazar stated, emphasizing the urgency of the investigation.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the body or the cause of death. However, initial reports suggest there may have been “indications of suicidal ideations” concerning Olmos, raising questions about her state of mind before her disappearance. Salazar added, “We can’t necessarily afford to just say: ‘Oh, well, that must be what it is.’ We’ve got to consider all possibilities.”
The search for Olmos began after she was last seen on the morning of December 24, 2023. Investigators released dash cam footage earlier on Tuesday, showing a person believed to be Olmos walking along the road, dressed in a baby-blue and black hoodie, baby-blue pajama bottoms, and white shoes.
Olmos was last known to have left her home with only her car keys and possibly her driver’s license, prompting investigators to explore various avenues, from voluntary disappearance to potential abduction. The sheriff’s department is reviewing surveillance footage that captured Olmos appearing to search her car for an unknown item prior to her disappearance.
As the investigation unfolds, Salazar confirmed that foul play is not suspected at this point. The community is left reeling from this tragic turn of events, praying for answers and closure. Authorities continue to process evidence and conduct interviews as they search for clarity in this heartbreaking case.
For those following this developing story, stay tuned for further updates as investigators work tirelessly to uncover the truth surrounding Camila Mendoza Olmos’ disappearance and the circumstances of the body found today.
