Tragic Update After 11-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing On Her Way to School

In a tragic turn, 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, missing from Texas, was found deceased near the Trinity River.

Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons, visibly affected, confirmed her discovery near the US Highway 59 bridge.

Arrest warrants for Don Steven McDougal, 42, are being prepared in connection with her disappearance, potentially facing capital murder charges.

McDougal’s previous arrest on unrelated charges raised suspicions. Audrii, missing since Feb. 15, sparked a statewide Amber Alert. Investigations intensified, revealing McDougal’s residence near Audrii’s home. As authorities delve into McDougal’s history, they urge public assistance in uncovering the truth behind Audrii’s tragic fate.