Family of pregnant 16-year-old found her body in woods by tracking cellphone, ex-boyfriend arrested

Jesus Monroy (Gwinnett Police Department) and Mia Campos (GoFundMe)

A 20-year-old man in Georgia has been arrested in connection to the death of his 16-year-old pregnant ex-girlfriend whose body was discovered by her family in a wooded area near their home early Monday morning.

Jesus Monroy was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with one count of giving false information to a police officer during the investigation into the slaying of Mia Campos, records reviewed by Law&Crime show.

According to a news release from the Gwinnett County Police Department, officers at about 1 a.m. on Monday, July 15, responded to a 911 call in the area of the 3600 block of Stephens Road in Loganville, Georgia, which is about 30 miles east of Atlanta. Police said Mia’s family members were the ones who discovered her body and then placed the initial call to 911.

The family explained to authorities that Mia had left their house the previous evening with an “unknown person.” When Mia did not come home, the family tracked her cellphone using a location app, which subsequently led them to her remains.

“Based on the initial evidence discovered at the scene, investigators were unable to determine how (Mia) Campos died,” police wrote in the release. “Detectives, crime scene investigators, and the medical examiner’s office all responded to process the scene and speak with witnesses. After an autopsy was completed on July 16, the medical examiner determined that the manner of (Mia) Campos’ death was a homicide.”

Police made the first arrest in the case on Wednesday. Per the release, investigators detained Monroy, whom they describe as Mia’s ex-boyfriend, for “giving false statements to a police officer.” Authorities reportedly told Atlanta CBS affiliate WANF that Monroy is not the only suspect investigators are looking into.

Mia’s family confirmed to WANF that Monroy was the father of the pregnant teen’s child and also spoke about traumatic moment they found her body.

“I found my daughter laid face down,” her father, Edward Campos, told the station. “It was hard. I knew it was something wrong — her lips, her bleeding nose. They murdered my baby.”

Edward Campos reportedly said he was confident that police would find out what happened to his daughter, adding, “Justice is coming soon.”

Mia’s mother started a GoFundMe page to raise money for her daughter’s funeral.

“Mia, my daughter, the girl of my eyes, my baby, has passed away with her son in her belly. I ask God to watch over her and her baby, now she and my grandson are in heaven with God,” the page states. “I ask you for help to give her and her baby a dignified burial, thanks.”

Authorities emphasized that the investigation into Mia’s death was still open and requested that anyone with information relevant to the case to contact detectives at 770-513-5300 or visit stopcrimeATL.com. Individuals who provide tips leading to an arrest or indictment can receive a cash reward.

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