Tragic End for Missing Texas Girl; Family Friend Charged with Murder
February 21, 2024
- 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was reported missing from her Texas home on February 15. 
- Audrii's body was discovered in the Trinity River five days after her disappearance, with signs of foul play. 
- Family friend Don Steven McDougal, who shared property with Audrii's family and was last known to be with her, has been charged with her murder. 
- Investigative evidence includes cellphone data and material from McDougal's vehicle linking him to the crime. 
- McDougal has a criminal history, including a conviction for enticing a child, and faces an unrelated assault charge. 
- The medical examiner's office is working to determine the exact cause of Audrii's death. 
- The District Attorney is contemplating a capital murder charge, while McDougal's legal representation remains unknown. 
- The community is mourning the loss and dealing with the impact of the unfolding details of the case. 
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