Human remains discovered in a field near the home of Camila Mendoza Olmos have been identified as the missing teen after a frantic weeklong search, a source told the San Antonio Express-News.
The heartbreaking news follows Tuesday’s grim discovery of a body that appeared to have been in the field for five or six days, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
A 9mm pistol that was also reported missing from the family’s home around the time Olmos disappeared on Christmas Eve.
Video footage of Olmos, who hoped to become an orthodontist, showed her wearing pajama shorts and a black hoodie, rummaging through her car.
Salazar revealed authorities discovered information leading them to believe the teen had been exhibiting signs of depression and thoughts of suicide after struggling with school, work and a relationship that had recently ended.
He said Olmos “was a young person going through a very tough time in her life.”
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If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
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