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Missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos: Mother quietly said the discovery felt very close to home after a body was found
Summary
A body was recovered in a field near the San Antonio home of 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos during the search for the missing teen. Her mother repeatedly said the discovery felt very close to home. Officials say the medical examiner is working to identify the remains and foul play is not expected.
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Authorities recovered human remains in a field near the San Antonio home of 19‑year‑old Camila Mendoza Olmos while searching for the missing teen. Family members and neighbors had been looking for her since she was last seen on Christmas Eve. Her mother reacted with quiet, repeated words saying the discovery felt very close to home. Officials are working to confirm the identity and cause of death.
What was reported:
- A body was found in a field near the family’s home in Bexar County during the search for Camila Mendoza Olmos.
- The teen, 19, was last seen on Christmas Eve leaving for a regular morning walk and had left her phone at home.
- Officials said the medical examiner has not yet identified the remains or confirmed a cause of death.
- Authorities indicated that signs point to self‑harm rather than foul play, according to the sheriff’s office.
Summary:
The discovery ended an intensive local search and led authorities to focus on identifying the remains and confirming how the person died. Family members expressed shock and sorrow at the scene. For now, we'll stick to the confirmed facts.
