San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search
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On Thursday, Texas authorities announced that a San Antonio teenager who disappeared on Christmas Eve, unfortunately, died by suicide.

Nineteen-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos was last spotted alive early on December 24, around 7 a.m., as she walked just a few blocks from her home.

Her body was discovered on Tuesday in a field merely a short distance from her residence, with a firearm found nearby, as per a report from FOX 7 Austin.

Camila Mendoza Olmos celebrating her birthday

Authorities have positively identified the remains as those of Camila Mendoza Olmos, who was reported missing on Christmas Eve. (Help Find Camila Mendoza Olmos via Facebook)

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the body as Olmos on Wednesday, determining the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and ruling the manner of death a suicide, according to 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 in her graduation cap and gown

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 holding a stuffed animal

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.”

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