In a stunning update that has left the community reeling, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar revealed details from the final messages between 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos and her ex-boyfriend, shedding light on the profound mental health struggles that may have contributed to her mysterious Christmas Eve disappearance. The texts, exchanged shortly before the breakup described as mutual and amicable, hinted at Camila’s deepening depression and feelings of isolation, escalating concerns that she could be in “imminent danger.” This disclosure has transformed the search into a race against time, with fears centering on self-harm amid her history of suicidal ideation.

Camila vanished from her family’s home in the Wildhorse subdivision on Caspian Spring in northwest Bexar County around 6:58 a.m. on December 24, 2025. Surveillance footage captured her rummaging through her car, dressed in a black North Face hoodie with baby blue lettering, baby blue pajama shorts, and white shoes—appearing calm but purposeful. She left without her car, taking only possibly her keys and driver’s license, while abandoning her powered-off phone in her bedroom. Her mother, Rosario Olmos, who had slept beside her the night before, awoke to an empty bed and initially searched the neighborhood, assuming Camila was on her routine morning walk. “I thought I would find her like other times, walking, and we would come home together,” Rosario recounted emotionally.

Sheriff Salazar, in press briefings through December 28, emphasized the texts’ role in understanding Camila’s state of mind. While the breakup was consensual and the ex-boyfriend has been fully cooperative— even joining search efforts—the messages revealed Camila’s vulnerability, with phrases indicating overwhelming sadness and a sense of being “lost.” Authorities stress no foul play from the ex, but the emotional fallout amplified her pre-existing mental health issues. “Problems that seem a lot bigger when you’re at that age,” Salazar noted, directly appealing to Camila: “Nothing has occurred that can’t be fixed. There are people who love you and want to help.”

A CLEAR Alert remains active, classifying her as endangered due to these factors. The massive search operation involves hundreds of volunteers, drones, cadaver dogs, and the FBI, focusing on rugged areas near her home—a known human trafficking corridor along major highways. While kidnapping hasn’t been ruled out, the priority is mental health-related risks. Community vigils, like one at Wildhorse HOA Sports Park, draw crowds praying for her return, with aunt Nancy Olmos urging: “By the grace of Jesus Christ, we will find you.”

Camila, a Northwest Vista College student known for her outgoing personality, love of family, friends, and church activities, had recently confided in loved ones about her struggles. Her last known conversation was with childhood best friend Camila Estrella on December 23, discussing shopping plans and ending with “Bye Cami, I love you”—words now haunting as potentially her final farewell.

This case underscores the silent epidemic of youth mental health crises, especially during holidays when isolation feels amplified. Texas reports thousands of missing persons annually, many linked to depression or external threats. As the new year begins without answers, Camila’s family endures unimaginable pain, pleading for tips to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or [email protected].

In a season of hope, this revelation calls for compassion and vigilance—reminding us to check on those we love, as hidden pain can lead to unthinkable outcomes.