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crime-and-justice2 years ago•7 min saved

Audrii Cunningham's Family Seeks Justice After Tragic Death

The father and grandmother of Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl found dead in the Trinity River, released a statement expressing devastation and criticizing the sex offender registration system for failing to flag the suspect, Don Steven McDougal, who had a history of disrespect for young female children. They thanked law enforcement for their efforts, urged lawmakers to address the loophole, and announced a public memorial ceremony for Audrii. The family also requested donations in Audrii's memory to organizations that protect children from sexual predators.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

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crime2 years ago•6 min saved

"Tragic Details Unveiled in Audrii Cunningham's Murder Case"

The search for 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who went missing on her way to school in Livingston, Texas, ended tragically when her body was found in the Trinity River. Don Steven McDougal, a friend of the Cunningham family, was charged with capital murder in connection with her death. McDougal had a criminal history and was found to have lied about his whereabouts and activities on the day Cunningham disappeared. The community mourned Audrii's loss and held a prayer vigil in her honor.

via E! NEWS|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Family Friend Charged with Murder Reveals Audri Cunningham's Cause of Death"

Carissa Davis, a previous child victim of Don McDougal, the alleged killer of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, tearfully recounted her own assault and expressed how close she could have been to facing the same fate as Audrii. McDougal, convicted of enticing a child in the past, has been charged with capital murder in Audrii's death, who died of homicidal violence including blunt head trauma. The 11-year-old girl's body was found tied to a rock in a Texas river, and she was last seen with McDougal, a family friend. McDougal, a reported neo-Nazi with links to the Aryan Brotherhood, is now being held without bond.

via New York Post |

#assault #audrii-cunningham #child-victim

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Tragic Revelation: Cause of Death for Abducted Texas Girl, Audrii Cunningham, Unveiled"

11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's cause of death has been revealed as blunt force trauma after her body was found tied to a rock in a Texas lake. Family friend Don Steven McDougal, who was supposed to take her to the school bus stop the day she vanished, has been charged with her murder. McDougal, a Nazi-tattooed career criminal, was already in police custody for an unrelated assault. The discovery was made after police used cell phone records, video analysis, and information from McDougal. The case sparked a statewide search after Audrii went missing, and her body was found following a lowering of water levels in the Trinity River.

via Daily Mail|

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crime-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Uncovering the Truth: New Details in Audrii Cunningham's Tragic Case"

New audio obtained by KPRC 2 reveals details of a past criminal investigation involving Don Steven McDougal, the man accused of killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham. The audio suggests that the Polk County Sheriff admitted to mishandling the case, acknowledging that they "dropped the ball" in the investigation into McDougal's alleged stabbing of another individual. The sheriff's office stated that they didn't have enough evidence to arrest McDougal for the stabbing until his confession to the Texas Rangers after Audrii disappeared. The case against McDougal didn't advance until six months after the stabbing and one week before Audrii's disappearance, prompting criticism from the victim's attorney and raising questions about law enforcement's handling of the situation.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Revealed: Cause of Death for 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham"

11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found tied to a rock in a Texas river, died of “homicidal violence including blunt head trauma,” according to the autopsy report. She was last seen with a family friend, 42-year-old Don McDougal, who has been charged with capital murder for her death. McDougal, with a reported neo-Nazi background, was living on the girl’s family property and is believed to have murdered her before dumping her body in the river.

via New York Post |

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Family Friend Charged with Murder: Autopsy Reveals Audrii Cunningham's Cause of Death"

Carissa Davis, a past victim of Don McDougal, the man accused of murdering 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, spoke out about her chilling experience with McDougal in 2007. She recounted how McDougal tried to assault her at a family gathering, and she managed to escape. McDougal, who was not required to register as a sex offender, was later charged with capital murder for Cunningham's slaying after her body was found tied to a large rock in a Texas river. Authorities have substantial evidence linking McDougal to the crime, including cellphone data. Davis believes that authorities failed both her and Cunningham by not taking stronger action against McDougal earlier.

via The Daily Beast|

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us2 years ago•3 min saved

"Community Mourns 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham, Allegedly Murdered by Family Friend"

A vigil was held for 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River near Houston after she went missing last week. Family and friends gathered to remember Audrii, with her mother describing her as "perfection." Don McDougal, a family friend, has been charged with her murder. Mourners lit candles and shared memories of Audrii, expressing their grief and the impact of her loss on the community. Visitation and funeral services have been scheduled, while details of the investigation reveal disturbing circumstances surrounding Audrii's death.

via CBS News|

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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tragic Loss: Remembering Audrii Cunningham, Victim of a Family Friend's Accused Killer"

Carissa Davis, the first child victim of Don Steven McDougal, who is charged with the murder of Audrii Cunningham, speaks out about the system's failure to protect her and Audrii. Davis recounted an incident in 2007 where McDougal tried to undress her at a family gathering, and she wonders what could have happened if she hadn't been able to escape. McDougal pleaded guilty to enticing a child but wasn't required to register as a sex offender and went on to face more charges. Davis believes that the system failed both her and Audrii.

via KTRK-TV|

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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Family Friend Charged with Murder of 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham Found Tied to Rock in River"

11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's body was found tied to a large rock in the Trinity River, and a family friend, Don McDougal, has been charged with her murder. McDougal, who had a criminal record, was living on the Cunningham family's property and had access to the child's home. Cunningham went missing after leaving with McDougal to catch her school bus, and her body was discovered five days later. The cause of death is pending autopsy, and McDougal is being held without bond.

via New York Post |

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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Discovery: Missing Texas Girl's Body Found in River

The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who had been missing since Thursday, was found in the Trinity River in Texas. Don Steven McDougal, a family friend and person of interest, was charged with capital murder in connection with her death. McDougal, already in custody on an unrelated matter, is being held without bond. The investigation was aided by information from the suspect, cellphone data, and social media imagery, leading to the discovery of Cunningham's body. The exact cause and manner of her death will be determined by a medical examiner.

via NBC News|

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crime-tragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tragic Discovery: Audrii Cunningham's Body Found in River, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder"

The mother of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in a river after she was last seen with a family friend now expected to be charged with her murder, posted a heartbreaking message about feeling like she had "failed" her daughter. Cassie Matthews, the mother, defended herself against rumors and criticized those spreading falsehoods, while expressing her anguish over the loss of her daughter. The man last seen with Audrii, Don McDougal, is expected to face a charge of capital murder, and had a criminal history involving another young girl more than a decade ago.

via New York Post |

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Family Friend Charged with Capital Murder in Audrii Cunningham's Death"

Don Steven McDougal has been charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River five days after she went missing from her Livingston-area neighborhood. McDougal, a friend of the family, was the last person seen with Cunningham and has a criminal history dating back to 2001, including convictions for enticement of a child. He is being held without bond and could face the death penalty.

via FOX 26 Houston|

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crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Family Friend Suspect Charged with Murder After 11-Year-Old's Body Found in Texas River"

The suspect in the death and disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, Don Steven McDougal, was a family friend entrusted with taking her to the bus stop, but she never made it to school and her body was later found in a river. Prosecutors are preparing an arrest warrant for McDougal, and evidence supports a capital murder charge. McDougal, who has a criminal history, is already in custody on unrelated charges. Authorities believe he was not genuine in his efforts to help find Audrii, and cell phone records and information from McDougal led to the discovery of her remains. Audrii's family and community are grieving her tragic loss.

via CNN|

#audrii-cunningham #crime #disappearance

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Family Friend Charged in Death of Missing 11-Year-Old Texas Girl"

The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was found in the Trinity River near her rural Texas home, leading to plans to charge family friend Don Steven McDougal with her death. Cell phone data and videos helped identify search areas, and the Trinity River Authority assisted in the discovery. McDougal, a friend of the girl’s father, had been named a person of interest and was already in jail on an unrelated assault charge. He had a prior criminal record, and officials are preparing an arrest warrant for capital murder.

via The Associated Press|

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