Audrii Cunningham

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Tragic Discovery: Body of Missing Texas Girl Found in Trinity River

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Heartbreaking news as 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's body was discovered in Texas river. Details emerging about person of interest and updates on the case.

Tragedy struck in Texas as the body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who went missing on her way to school, was found in the Trinity River. The community was rocked by the news of her disappearance, which led to an extensive search effort. The somber discovery brings closure but also raises questions about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Amid the investigation, authorities have identified a person of interest, Don Steven McDougal, who is already in custody on an unrelated matter. Capital murder charges are looming as the Polk County District Attorney prepares to connect McDougal to Cunningham's tragic fate.

The case of Audrii Cunningham underscores the vulnerability of children and the importance of community vigilance. The heartbreaking end to her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that exist, even in seemingly safe environments.

As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to shed light on the events leading to Cunningham's untimely demise. The community continues to mourn her loss while seeking justice and closure.

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Body of Audrii Cunningham, missing 11-year-old Texas girl, found in ... (NBC News)

Don Steven McDougal, 42, in custody on an unrelated manner, will be charged with capital murder in connection with her death, Polk County District Attorney ...

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Body of 11-year-old Texas girl who disappeared on her way to ... (CNN)

The body of Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl who disappeared while on her way to school in Texas, was found Tuesday in the Trinity River, according to ...

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Body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham found in a Texas river; man ... (USA TODAY)

The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was found in Trinity River in Texas on Tuesday, about five days after she was reported missing.

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Audrii Cunningham's body found in Trinity River; person of interest ... (Houston Public Media)

The Livingston girl went missing on February 15 when she left for school but never made it to her bus. Don Steven McDougal, who had been a person of ...

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Body of missing girl Audrii Cunningham found in Trinity River (CBS News)

The disappearance of Audrii Cunningham is now a criminal investigation.

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11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's body found in Trinity River, Polk ... (KTRK-TV)

11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's body found in Trinity River, Polk Co. Sheriff says. Capital murder charges are expected against suspect Don Steven McDougal in ...

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Law enforcement officials confirm body of missing Livingston child ... (KTRE)

At a press conference ...

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Audrii Cunningham search: Person of interest believed to be last ... (Houston Public Media)

Law enforcement agencies from across Texas are searching along the Trinity River, Livingston Dam and surrounding Livingston and Lakeshore areas for missing ...

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Body of Missing Texas 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham Found in ... (PEOPLE.com)

On Feb. 16, Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested Don Steven McDougal, 42, on an unrelated assault charge but said he was a person of interest in Audrii's ...

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Audrii Cunningham: Police find body of missing 11-year-old Texas girl (BBC News)

Police plan to charge a 42-year-old man with murder for Audrii Cunningham's death.

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Audrii Cunningham missing: Body found in Trinity River (fox26houston.com)

Search crews located her body in the Trinity River near Livingston, Texas where she went missing.

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Body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham found in Trinity River ... (Austin American-Statesman)

The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was found Tuesday, officials confirmed. The Amber alert issued by DPS on Thursday has been discontinued.

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Audrii Cunningham update: Timeline leading to her death (Houston Chronicle)

Audrii Cunningham went missing in February from her home in Livingston, Texas and later was found dead. Here's a timeline of her disappearance.

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Audrii Cunningham: Missing body of Texas girl found in Trinity River (The Associated Press)

Divers have recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from a Texas river days after she went missing, and authorities say they are preparing to file a ...

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Family friend of Texas girl Audrii Cunningham facing charges in 11 ... (WBAL Baltimore)

A family friend of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was in jail Wednesday as prosecutors say they plan to charge him in the girl's death after her body was ...

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Suspect in Audrii Cunningham case now charged with capital murder (KTRE)

According to Polk ...

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Audrii Cunningham found dead: Don Steven McDougal charged ... (MyFox Houston)

Don Steven McDougal, 42, has been charged with capital murder in the death of Audrii Cunningham, who was found dead in the Trinity River after being ...

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Suspect in Audrii Cunningham's death now charged with capital ... (WSAZ-TV)

Don Steven McDougal, ...

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Man arrested in Audrii Cunningham's death was previously ... (USA TODAY)

Texas prison records show Don Steven McDougal previously served prison time on charges of enticing a child.

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Family friend charged with capital murder in Audrii Cunningham's ... (KTRK-TV)

Don Steven McDougal has been charged with capital murder in connection to death of 11-year-old Livingston girl Audrii Cunningham.

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'Person of Interest' in Audrii Cunningham's Disappearance Charged ... (PEOPLE.com)

Don Steven McDougal was charged with capital murder by Polk County authorities.

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Suspect in Audrii Cunningham's death now charged with capital ... (FOX Carolina)

Don Steven McDougal, ...

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Family friend charged with capital murder in missing TX girl, Audrii ... (WLS-TV)

Don Steven McDougal has been charged with capital murder in connection to death of 11-year-old Livingston girl Audrii Cunningham.

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Family friend of Texas girl Audrii Cunningham held on murder ... (New Haven Register)

Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons said the body of the young girl, who went missing last week, was found during a search in the Trinity River in a rural area ...

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