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| Body Found in Bexar County During Search for Missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza |
On December 30, 2025, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office reported that a body was located during the ongoing search for Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old student at Northwest Vista College who had been missing since Christmas Eve. The discovery was made around 4:45 p.m. in a field with tall brush near the Burning Bush Landscaping Company, situated a few hundred yards from Olmos’ home in northwest Bexar County.
Identification and Evidence
Authorities noted that the clothing found on the body matched the description of what Olmos was wearing when she went missing. Formal identification will be confirmed by the Bexar County Medical Examiner. Investigators also recovered a firearm near the scene, which is consistent with reports of a missing firearm from Olmos’ family.
Investigation and Circumstances
At this stage, officials do not suspect foul play. Sheriff Javier Salazar stated that Olmos had reportedly been experiencing mental health challenges and that self-harm is being considered as a strong possibility. Investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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