Young girl found dead in river, tied to a rock by a family friend who had walked her to the school bus.

The tragic case of Audrii Cunningham has left the community in shock and heartache. The 11-year-old girl's body was discovered in the Trinity River, tied to a large rock with a rope that was linked to her family friend, Don Steven McDougal. It is a devastating loss for her loved ones and the entire town.

The young girl's disappearance was first reported when she failed to show up at her school bus stop. She had left her home with McDougal, who was supposed to drop her off on his way to work. But as the days went by and Audrii remained missing, authorities and the community rallied together to search for her. Tragically, it was her own family friend who had taken her life.

The evidence against McDougal was overwhelming. Surveillance footage and cell phone data placed him at the scene of the crime, and a rope consistent with the one used to tie Audrii's body to the rock was found in his vehicle. As her body was recovered from the river, the district attorney wasted no time in filing capital murder charges against McDougal.

It is heart-wrenching to learn that Audrii's own mother, Cassie Matthews, feels responsible for her daughter's untimely death. In a heartbreaking Facebook post, she revealed that she had been coerced into believing that her daughter was in a safe and loving environment with her father and his family. However, this proved to be a tragic misconception.

As the investigation continues, many questions remain unanswered. The cause of Audrii's death has yet to be determined, and McDougal has been denied bond. This senseless act has left a community in mourning and a family devastated. As we wait for justice to be served, let us remember Audrii as a bright and innocent young girl whose life was taken too soon. May she rest in peace.

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