The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has released unsettling dashcam footage showing what authorities believe to be 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos walking alone along a roadside shortly after she was last seen on Christmas Eve morning. The grainy video, captured by a passing motorist around 7 a.m. on December 24, 2025, depicts a lone figure in clothing matching Camila’s description – a baby blue and black hoodie, baby blue pajama bottoms, and white shoes – strolling northbound on Wildhorse Parkway, just blocks from her home in the Wildhorse subdivision.

Prior to this, neighbor doorbell camera footage captured Camila outside her family residence in the 11000 block of Caspian Spring around 6:58 a.m., appearing to search inside her parked car for an unknown item before walking away on foot. Her vehicle remained at the home, and she left her phone behind, powered off in her bedroom. Camila’s mother reported that her daughter often took early morning walks, but grew alarmed when she did not return.

Sheriff Javier Salazar described the dashcam clip as the “last confirmed sighting,” emphasizing its importance in establishing her direction of travel. Investigators urge locals to review any surveillance footage from that morning, as the search initially focused on an 8-square-mile radius involving ground teams, mounted patrols, and assistance from the FBI.

The case took a heartbreaking turn when, on December 30, searchers discovered a body in a nearby field approximately 100 yards from Camila’s home, in an area of tall grass and heavy brush that had been previously checked but revisited. A firearm was found nearby. The following day, authorities confirmed the body was Camila’s, with the medical examiner ruling the death a suicide by gunshot wound.

Throughout the investigation, details emerged about Camila’s personal struggles. She had been dealing with depression, challenges in school and work, and the recent end of a relationship. Family members expressed devastation, with her father publicly sharing his grief during the search efforts.

The release of the dashcam video initially sparked intense community involvement, with volunteers and nonprofits like Texas EquuSearch joining the hunt. While the footage showed Camila walking solitary, some observers noted the eerie early morning atmosphere and scrutinized frames for any anomalies, though officials maintained no evidence of foul play.

This tragic outcome highlights the importance of mental health awareness, especially during the holiday season when stresses can intensify. Resources like the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) remain available for those in need. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office continues to support the family as they grieve the loss of a young woman described by loved ones as kind and full of potential.