Cunningham was last seen leaving her home on Thursday to catch a school bus in Polk County.
Approximately 70 miles northeast of Houston, in the small east Texas town of Livingston, the 11-year-old disappeared Thursday morning after leaving to catch the school bus.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Audrii never boarded the bus. However, the sheriff’s office reported that “a small backpack that likely belonged to a child was located near the Lake Livingston Dam.” Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons is currently investigating Don Steven McDougal,
According to officials, McDougal, who resides in a trailer behind Audrii’s house, is regarded as a family friend and would periodically drive the girl to school or the bus stop.
a 42-year-old family acquaintance, as a “person of interest” in Audrii’s disappearance. During a press conference, Polk County District Attorney Shelly Sitton announced that Don Steven McDougal, 42, held on an unrelated allegation, will face charges of capital murder in connection to her death.” Based on all the evidence,” she stated, a lawsuit will be filed. Friday saw McDougal’s arrest in connection No one has prosecuted Audrii.