The disappearance of 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos from her northwest Bexar County home near San Antonio has gripped Texas, turning a hopeful search into a heartbreaking mystery. Camila vanished on the morning of Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, after leaving her residence on foot around 7 a.m. Surveillance footage captured her searching inside her vehicle before walking away, leaving behind her cellphone and most belongings—only taking her car keys.

Her mother, Rosario Olmos, who had been sleeping alongside Camila that night, grew alarmed when her daughter failed to return from what was described as a routine morning walk. Rosario emphasized that Camila would never stray far or go down unfamiliar paths, stating firmly that her daughter “never went down that road.” In emotional pleas to the media, Rosario expressed unwavering conviction that Camila had been murdered, rejecting any suggestion that she left voluntarily.

Authorities issued a CLEAR Alert, indicating imminent danger, as Camila was considered at risk. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the FBI and volunteers, conducted exhaustive searches using drones, cadaver dogs, and ground teams. Family members traveled from California to join efforts, with over 100 volunteers scouring the Wildhorse neighborhood near Loop 1604.

Dashcam footage released days later showed a figure matching Camila’s description—wearing a baby-blue and black hoodie, pajama bottoms, and white shoes—walking alone along Wildhorse Parkway shortly after leaving home. Sheriff Javier Salazar noted concerns over Camila’s recent mutual breakup and possible mental health struggles, including signs of depression related to her studies at Northwest Vista College, where she had switched majors from orthodontistry to business.

The case took a devastating turn on December 30 when search teams discovered a body in a grassy field near a landscaping business, just hundreds of yards from Camila’s home. Clothing on the body matched her last known outfit. A firearm was recovered nearby, raising immediate questions. While identification and cause of death await confirmation from the medical examiner, preliminary indicators pointed toward possible self-harm, with officials stating no evidence of foul play at that stage.

Camila, described by loved ones as cheerful, loving, and family-oriented, had strong ties to both Texas and California, where she lived until age 6. Her father, Alfonso Mendoza, and brother Carlos joined the desperate search, expressing profound grief. Friends portrayed her as fun-loving and devout, making her sudden disappearance all the more inexplicable.

As the community mourns, the investigation continues into what led to this tragic outcome on what should have been a joyful holiday season. The discovery has shattered hopes for a safe return, leaving a family searching for answers amid overwhelming loss.