PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- A man in the United States illegally has been charged with killing a 19-year-old who was reported missing last month.

DaCara Thompson vanished on Aug. 22 and police found surveillance video showing her get into a black SUV in the early morning hours of Aug. 23. Her body was found on Aug. 31.

Hugo Hernandez-Mendez, 35, was arrested on first- and second-degree murder charges after evidence was found inside in his home, Prince George's County Police Chief George Nader said Friday.

DeCara Thompson's disappearance

Thompson was last seen on Aug. 22 near the Jasmine Terrace and Riggs Road after parking her car. Cameras in the area captured her walking down the sidewalk and leaving her car behind.

She was reported missing by her family the next day

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