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(NewsNation) — The family of Camila Mendoza Olmos expressed gratitude for law enforcement and the community for their actions during the search for the 19-year-old woman.
“In the name of the Olmos family, we want to give a humble and heartfelt thank you to all the news reporters, police detectives, FBI, churches, friends, family, and many other communities for your support and prayers. Our beloved Camila Mendoza Olmos is now with the Good Lord,” Nancy Olmos, Mendoza Olmos’ aunt, wrote on Facebook.
Mendoza Olmos was reported missing after going for a morning walk on Christmas Eve, launching a search by local officials.
On New Year’s Eve, authorities positively identified a body found during the search as Mendoza Olmos and ruled her death a suicide.
“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,” Nancy Olmos wrote.