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Authorities in Texas announced on Thursday that a San Antonio teenager who went missing on Christmas Eve tragically ended her own life.
Nineteen-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos was last spotted at approximately 7 a.m. on December 24, walking a short distance from her residence.
On Tuesday, her remains were discovered in a field just a few hundred yards from her home, alongside a firearm, as reported by FOX 7 Austin.
Officials have confirmed the discovery of Camila Mendoza Olmos’s body, who disappeared on Christmas Eve. (Help Find Camila Mendoza Olmos via Facebook)
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the body on Wednesday, concluding that the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, as detailed by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office previously said Olmos had a history of suicidal ideation and depression, noting there were no signs of foul play.
Camila Olmos was reported missing on Christmas Eve morning. (Bexar County Sheriff)
The body appeared to have been in the location where it was found for several days, according to authorities.
In a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon, family members thanked the community for their support.
“In the name of the Olmos family, we want to give a humble and heartfelt thank you to all the news reporters, churches, friends, families, and communities for your support and prayers,” Nancy Olmos wrote in the post. “Our beloved Camila Mendoza Olmos is now with the Good Lord.”
Camila Mendoza Olmos’ manner of death was ruled a suicide, according to officials. (Help Find Camila Mendoza Olmos via Facebook)
“We kindly ask that you please respect our pain and, most importantly, keep my cousin Rosario—Camila’s mom—and my nephew Carlos—Camila’s brother—in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” she added. “Thank you, and God bless you all.”
