Body of Missing 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham Found in Texas River, Suspect Faces Capital Murder Charges

Authorities discovered the body of Audrii Cunningham in the Trinity River, with Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, expected to be charged with capital murder.

Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl from Texas, was found dead in the Trinity River, days after being reported missing.
Don Steven McDougal, a 42-year-old family friend who lived on the Cunningham's property, is expected to face capital murder charges.
McDougal, who has a history of criminal behavior, was the last person seen with Audrii and participated in initial search efforts.
Investigators used cellphone data, videos, and information from McDougal to locate Audrii's body.
A backpack believed to belong to Audrii was found near the scene, and her cause of death is pending autopsy results.