New details in disappearance of 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos

Missing Texas Teen Camila Mendoza Olmos. (Courtesy Photo)

Authorities have released new details regarding the case of the missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, who was last seen leaving her San Antonio home on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told ABC News on Sunday, December 28, that investigators have gathered enough information to suggest Olmos, 19, may be in “imminent danger.” He added that authorities are still considering all possibilities, including kidnapping, human trafficking, or the chance that she left on her own. Here’s the latest on the missing teen:

Camila Mendoza Olmos update

Olmos recently went through a romantic breakup, Salazar told ABC News. However, authorities said the breakup was mutual and don’t suspect anything “nefarious” was involved. Salazar said everyone is cooperating with the case.

Salazar said multiple agencies have joined the search, including the FBI  and the Department of Homeland Security. Salazar confirmed that Olmos was not detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite being a U.S. citizen.

“That was a personal concern. So, I had it checked to make sure that there were no stops, no detentions, and that she’s not somewhere in a federal detention facility. That is something we needed to check,” Salazar said.

When did Camila Mendoza Olmos go missing?

Olmos was last seen leaving her home on the 11000 block of Caspian Spring, in northwest Bexar County, at approximately 6:58 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, according to a CLEAR alert issued by BCSO on Christmas Eve morning.

Video footage from that time shows an unknown individual, believed to be Olmos, searching inside her vehicle for an unidentified item. Moments later, the footage ends. It is believed that she left the residence on foot, as her vehicle remained at the location.

The teen’s mother told authorities her daughter “normally goes for a morning walk. However, she became concerned when her daughter did not return within a reasonable period of time. Her mother noted it was unusual for her daughter to leave her phone at home, saying she leads an active lifestyle.

Olmos was last seen wearing a baby blue and black hoodie, baby blue pajama bottoms and white shoes. She is described as 5’4″, about 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Officials said the only items Olmos may have had on her when she disappeared were “her car key and possibly her driver’s license.”

Search for Camila Mendoza Olmos continues

Salazar said they are working around the clock on the case. He requested help from the community in the search, asking neighbors of Olmos to check their surveillance cameras for any footage of her.

“We definitely don’t want to miss anything,” Salazar told ABC News. “The ground search is somewhat limited to a couple of square miles. We’re also not ruling out that this case may take us outside the borders of the continental United States.” Family members of Olmos have created a search station at Wildhorse HOA Sports Park, 9700 Mustang Gate, San Antonio, TX 78254. If you are looking to volunteer and search for Olmos, family members ask to contact Frank Treviño at the station. Folks who want to help with donations of food and other items are welcome to drop things off at the location.

The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation has also joined the effort and is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to Olmos’ safe return.

Those who think they may have more information about Olmos’ whereabouts can call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210)335-6000; you may also contact the BCSO Missing Persons Unit via [email protected].

BREAKING NEWS: No New Developments in Camila “Cami” Mendoza Olmos Case — Claims of Best Friend’s Pregnancy and Boyfriend Stalking Appear Unfounded Amid Confirmed Suicide Ruling

As the new year begins on January 3, 2026, the tragic case of Camila “Cami” Mendoza Olmos, the 19-year-old Texas college student who vanished on Christmas Eve 2025, remains closed with no signs of foul play or external involvement. Recent social media rumors suggesting a dramatic twist — involving Cami’s best friend reporting an unexpected pregnancy, prior stalking by a boyfriend, and police investigating his whereabouts on the night of her disappearance — have circulated widely but lack substantiation from credible sources.

The facts, as confirmed by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner, paint a somber picture of personal struggle rather than conspiracy or crime. Cami was last seen around 7 a.m. on December 24, 2025, on home surveillance footage rummaging through her car in the Wildhorse subdivision near San Antonio before walking away in pajama bottoms, a hoodie, and white shoes. She left her cellphone charging on her bed, her vehicle behind, and took only her car keys — behavior her mother, Rosario Olmos, initially described as consistent with her routine morning walks.

A massive search ensued, involving drones, cadaver dogs, FBI agents, and volunteers. Dashcam footage emerged showing a figure matching Cami’s description walking alone nearby. Her separated parents — Rosario Olmos and Alfonso Mendoza — publicly clashed in their interpretations: Alfonso leaned on faith and hope, while some family members initially dismissed mental health concerns or foul play rumors, including baseless speculation about her ex-boyfriend.

On December 30, searchers revisited a previously checked field just 100 yards from the family home and discovered Cami’s body in tall grass, along with a firearm. The Medical Examiner ruled her death a suicide by gunshot wound to the head on December 31. A missing gun from a relative was noted, but no foul play was suspected. Sheriff Javier Salazar cited indicators of undiagnosed depression and prior suicidal ideations, alongside a recent mutual breakup, as factors — though he emphasized all leads were explored thoroughly.

Friends like Ava Martinez and Isabela remembered Cami fondly as a caring, church-going aspiring orthodontist who spoke to her best friend the day before about everyday plans like dress shopping. “Eternally grateful to have crossed lifetimes with you,” Martinez wrote in a tribute. No reports from friends or family mentioned threatening messages, stalking, or pregnancy revelations tied to Cami or her circle.

Cami’s ex-boyfriend, Nathan Gonzales, even joined search efforts, describing her positively and cooperating fully — countering early “fake news” rumors dismissed by family.

The circulating claims appear to stem from unverified social media posts, including vague Facebook shares, amplifying misinformation in the wake of the tragedy. Calls to local mental health hotlines tripled post-ruling, highlighting the case’s impact on community awareness.

The family, in a statement via aunt Nancy Olmos, expressed gratitude for support: “Our beloved Camila Mendoza Olmos is now with the Good Lord.” They requested privacy as they prepare a celebration of life.

This heartbreaking story underscores the importance of mental health resources — the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline saw increased usage locally. While online speculation persists, official investigations confirm a private battle ended in solitude, not scandal. Cami’s light, remembered by those who knew her as joyful and loving, leaves a void — but no evidence supports the sensational twists now stirring unnecessary doubt.