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"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|

#audrii-cunningham #crime-and-justice #criminal-investigation

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Florida Suspects Shocked by Tough-on-Crime Sheriff: 'Oh, my God! Not Grady Judd!'

A burglary grand theft suspect in Florida bragged about getting out of jail quickly after his arrest, only to realize that he was in Polk County, where Sheriff Grady Judd enforces a tough-on-crime platform. The suspect, Tamari Lucas, expressed shock and concern upon learning about Sheriff Judd's reputation. Lucas has a lengthy criminal history with multiple felony convictions. Another suspect, a 14-year-old, was also arrested for grand theft auto. Sheriff Judd condemned the actions of the suspects and emphasized the need for accountability.

via Fox News|

#burglary #crime #florida

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Tragic Death of Toddler Left in Hot Car Leads to Arrest of Negligent Parents

An 18-month-old toddler died in a hot car in Florida after her parents, who had been drinking and doing drugs at a Fourth of July party, left her there for hours. The parents, Joel Rondon and Jazmine Rondon, were arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child. The child was found strapped in her car seat with a heat index of 105 degrees. Both parents tested positive for alcohol and drugs, including marijuana and methamphetamine. The Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, described the child's death as a "torturous" one and emphasized the negligence and drug abuse as the core factors. The Department of Children and Families is investigating, and the other children are with relatives.

via FOX 13 Tampa|

#aggravated-manslaughter #child-neglect #crime