Houston, Texas. – It’s been two days since I discovered this The body of Audrey Cunningham Jr. in the Trinity River The Harris County Medical Examiner revealed the girl’s cause of death.
Autopsy results showed Girl dies from head trauma, that is, a powerful blow to the head. The cause of death was homicide and no further information was available at this time. It has not been revealed how the hit occurred or the circumstances surrounding the girl’s body in the Trinity River. or approximate date of death.
Yesterday, an arrest affidavit was released for the main defendant, Don Steven McDougal, who allegedly tied the minor’s body to a large rock and left it in the Trinity River near US-59.
It appears from the affidavit written by the detective investigating the case that the defendant did not reveal or admit any further information about the crime.
The 6-day search for Audry and the tragic discovery
this Little Awdry was reported missing on Thursday, February 15 When I didn’t come back to his house after school. The girl had been out since 6:30 a.m. and family friend Don Steven McDougal, 42, was supposed to take the girl to the bus stop.
An AMBER Alert was issued across Texas Thursday afternoon, warning that little Awdry may be in danger.
About 24 hours after Awdry was reported missing, Don Steven McDougal, 42, was listed as a “person of interest.” and was arrested on charges unrelated to the case. Everything changes when the body is discovered and McDougall is arrested for murder and could be sentenced to death. He is in the Polk County Jail.
The subject, who had a criminal record, was questioned multiple times by authorities, and McDougall was the last person to see Awdry alive.
In the affidavit, Detectives noted that McDougall lied about his whereabouts and location on Feb. 15the day the girl disappeared.
But his phone gave them the location: Trinity River and US-59.authorities They asked for the water level to be lowered with the help of divers to remove the girl’s body.
Awdry’s mother mourns daughter’s death
Family and friends at vigil in Livingston Audrri Cunningham, known as “The Little Angel”, they remembered her and demanded justice for her disappearance and death. There were balloons, candles and an outpouring of pain after learning the 11-year-old girl had been found dead in the Trinity River.
Audrey’s mother, Cassie Matthews She thanked everyone present and, in an emotional moment, noted how lucky she was to be his mother: “I’m truly blessed to have an amazing little girl.”
Audrey Cunningham’s funeral will be held on Friday A wake will be held on March 1 and a funeral will be held on Saturday, March 2. The family did not specify where the funeral will be held.
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Autopsy results revealed after body of girl Audrey Cunningham found in Trinity River
