Pregnant Gwinnett teenager found dead on roadside, ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police

ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – Gwinnett County police are investigating after a pregnant 16-year-old was found dead Monday.

Around 1 a.m., officers were called to the 3600 block of Stephens Road in Loganville, a mostly residential area. Police said Mia Campos’ family found her body in a wooded area off the road using a cellphone tracking app.

The family said Campos left the house the night before with an unknown person. Campos’ death was ruled a homicide on Tuesday.

Jesus Monroy, Campos’ ex-boyfriend, was arrested Wednesday and charged with making false statements to police, according to Gwinnett police.

Officials are asking anyone with information about Campos’ death to call Crime Stoppers at (770) 513-5300. To remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477) or file a report online. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

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