Found Deceased 11-year-old Livingston, TX Girl - Audrii Cunningham - *ARREST* #2

[photoprose1122]

Sorry. I quit listening after the grandfather said some on the registry didn’t need to be on it because they “got caught up in the moment”.


No, no sir. I disagree wholeheartedly.

Right? Disgusting. If you’re getting “caught up in the moment” with a child, you’re still a pedophile.

 

[al66pine]

Sorry. I quit listening after the grandfather said some on the registry didn’t need to be on it because they “got caught up in the moment”.
No, no sir. I disagree wholeheartedly.

@diggndeeperstill Wow.
I reread the article & listened to audio again at link but missed that comment from Audrii's G'Father.

Is it possibly in another story or vid?
If so & on audio/vid, would you mind sharing the link w the time mark of when he said that?
Anyone? TiA.

‘I’d never do anything to hurt her:’ Grandmother of Audrii Cunninham says accused killer lied to her

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the 11-year-old Livingston girl found dead in the Trinity River, says the man they let stay on their property lied to them while Audrii was missing.

www.click2houston.com

 

[SimplyCass]

Sorry. I quit listening after the grandfather said some on the registry didn’t need to be on it because they “got caught up in the moment”.


No, no sir. I disagree wholeheartedly.

Although he doesn't elaborate, I'm pretty sure (or at least hope) that the category that the grandfather is thinking of is Romeo and Juliet laws.

It's still pretty stunning that they allowed him to plea guilty to "enticing a child" that's nothing like what the original charge was.

@diggndeeperstill Wow.
I reread the article & listened to audio again at link but missed that comment from Audrii's G'Father.

Is it possibly in another story or vid?
If so & on audio/vid, would you mind sharing the link w the time mark of when he said that?
Anyone? TiA.

see here

https://youtu.be/85vTCXTY5Sw?si=117yRk6j3lnVc057&t=644

 

[diggndeeperstill]

@diggndeeperstill Wow.
I reread the article & listened to audio again at link but missed that comment from Audrii's G'Father.

Is it possibly in another story or vid?
If so & on audio/vid, would you mind sharing the link w the time mark of when he said that?
Anyone? TiA.

‘I’d never do anything to hurt her:’ Grandmother of Audrii Cunninham says accused killer lied to her

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the 11-year-old Livingston girl found dead in the Trinity River, says the man they let stay on their property lied to them while Audrii was missing.

www.click2houston.com

It’s the video imbedded in that story, 50 seconds in.

 

[al66pine]

Although he doesn't elaborate, I'm pretty sure (or at least hope) that the category that the grandfather is thinking of is Romeo and Juliet laws.
It's still pretty stunning that they allowed him to plea guilty to "enticing a child" that's nothing like what the original charge was.
see here

https://youtu.be/85vTCXTY5Sw?si=117yRk6j3lnVc057&t=644

@SimplyCass.
Thx so much for finding that comment.
Yes, makes (some) sense G'father may have been thinking of someone in a Romeo & Juliet situation ending up on SO registries.

 

[al66pine]

It’s the video imbedded in that story, 50 seconds in.

@diggndeeperstill Whoops. I did not notice that there were 2 vids in that story.
Initially watched only one. Now I caught it.
Thx for providing the exact spot re G'father's comment.

 

[modesty blaise]

Seems he is still hedging his bets.
People he approve of should not be on the registry. People he does not approve of should be there. What in the world in caught up in the moment? And who decides what that 'moment' is?

 

[lightofmine99]

I think that the S.O.R. needs an overhaul because of people that are on it for life because they dated a 17 year old when they were 19 in like 1991 and the parents got mad while people who committed actual crimes against kids only have to register for 20 years (in some cases).

...but the former are the minority of people that are on it, which is why it won't get an overhaul anytime soon. Additionally if there was any big push to refine the S.O.R., the movement would undoubtedly be tainted with people like this grandpa (who is this?) who think 30 year olds shouldn't be punished for banging a 14 year old because they were "caught up in the moment."

 

[tlcya]

These grandparents allowed a career criminal unfettered access to Audrii because their faith drove them to offer DSM a "second chance" but want to blame the registry, the laws, and anyone but themselves. Because allegedly his presence on the registry would have changed their minds about allowing this freak to live in their backyard.

But even if he had been on the registry, who's to say that DSM wouldn't have just told grandparents that he was stuck on it because he dated a girl in HS that was a couple of years too young and he turned 19 and her parents hated him? After all, grandma said he was so forthcoming and believable when he told them of his past. And Mr. Munsch appears to think the registry is full of people who shouldn't be on it but wants to complain that DSM wasn't on it. GMAB

 

[diggndeeperstill]

These grandparents allowed a career criminal unfettered access to Audrii because their faith drove them to offer DSM a "second chance" but want to blame the registry, the laws, and anyone but themselves. Because allegedly his presence on the registry would have changed their minds about allowing this freak to live in their backyard.

But even if he had been on the registry, who's to say that DSM wouldn't have just told grandparents that he was stuck on it because he dated a girl in HS that was a couple of years too young and he turned 19 and her parents hated him? After all, grandma said he was so forthcoming and believable when he told them of his past. And Mr. Munsch appears to think the registry is full of people who shouldn't be on it but wants to complain that DSM wasn't on it. GMAB

Enough to make me wonder if someone expects to be able to sue for damages.

Common sense has a place in all decisions. This one had none. There are other ways to help someone than giving unfettered access to your family and child.

 

[scapa]

These grandparents allowed a career criminal unfettered access to Audrii because their faith drove them to offer DSM a "second chance" but want to blame the registry, the laws, and anyone but themselves. Because allegedly his presence on the registry would have changed their minds about allowing this freak to live in their backyard.

But even if he had been on the registry, who's to say that DSM wouldn't have just told grandparents that he was stuck on it because he dated a girl in HS that was a couple of years too young and he turned 19 and her parents hated him? After all, grandma said he was so forthcoming and believable when he told them of his past. And Mr. Munsch appears to think the registry is full of people who shouldn't be on it but wants to complain that DSM wasn't on it. GMAB

Excellent post.

Not gonna comment on the "faith" angle, except to note that faith in higher powers and faith in a career criminal with escalating violence to forbear his criminality and violence because he's getting right with his God are (or should be) quite different.

My more immediate sense is that DSM, although seemingly a pretty lousy criminal, was good enough at manipulation to exploit his "host family," and that his views and theirs aligned closely enough in enough ways that mattered to allow them access to home and Audrii with minimal oversight. I don't think the SO register is blameworthy for these crimes, and while there seems to have been a litany of misjudgements (literally) that gave DSM cover to assault and murder under, including this wider reclamation project, ultimately these horrors were his own. At least they should be his last.

 

[tlcya]

by the way, per granpa something "triggered" DSM even tho Audrii loved him

Excellent post.

Not gonna comment on the "faith" angle, except to note that faith in higher powers and faith in a career criminal with escalating violence to forbear his criminality and violence because he's getting right with his God are (or should be) quite different.

My more immediate sense is that DSM, although seemingly a pretty lousy criminal, was good enough at manipulation to exploit his "host family," and that his views and theirs aligned closely enough in enough ways that mattered to allow them access to home and Audrii with minimal oversight. I don't think the SO register is blameworthy for these crimes, and while there seems to have been a litany of misjudgements (literally) that gave DSM cover to assault and murder under, including this wider reclamation project, ultimately these horrors were his own. At least they should be his last.

Agree, but especially with this emphasized portion

 

[BawanaPB]

Once pulled out, cops found “a large rock tied to the child victim’s body,” the docs said.

“The rope used was consistent with rope that was observed in McDougal’s vehicle on a traffic stop two days prior,” the document noted of the suspect held on separate charges.

Video footage and cell phone data also put McDougal “at three locations of interest,” including at the river where the youngster’s body was finally found, the document said.

It was cited as “sufficient evidence” that “McDougal committed the offense of capital murder

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Audrii Cunningham’s body was found tied to ‘large rock’ with rope linked to family friend now charged with 11-year-old’s murder: docs

The 11-year-old’s body was found in the Trinity River on Tuesday afternoon.

nypost.com

What was listed as manner of death? I don’t see this on the arrest warrant.

 

[tlcya]

What was listed as manner of death? I don’t see this on the arrest warrant.

blunt head trauma per the autopsy

ETA link
Audrii Cunningham died from 'homicidal violence with blunt head trauma,' records show

 

[Ladyotm]

Sorry. I quit listening after the grandfather said some on the registry didn’t need to be on it because they “got caught up in the moment”.


No, no sir. I disagree wholeheartedly.

I didn't even want to listen to them. Omg. That's exactly how they felt about the "disrespect" McDougal had towards the other victim. They only think he did something wrong to Audrili? I wonder did they specifically help those charged with sex offenses or those charges with other crimes as well.

 

[Knox]

I didn't even want to listen to them. Omg. That's exactly how they felt about the "disrespect" McDougal had towards the other victim. They only think he did something wrong to Audrili? I wonder did they specifically help those charged with sex offenses or those charges with other crimes as well.

IMO, those two left a lot of incriminating information out of the story. It's not the State or Federal Government's job to make sure you use sound discernment about who you allow to be around your children, or live in your home - period.

Only pointing the finger of responsibility outward, while not accepting any of their own. Using religion as a shield, I find that highly offensive. I too believe in second chances and helping others, but I'm not going to give the care of a young female child to a man I don't know. Wise as a serpent, gentle as a dove ...

 

[Ann-Tx]

oops - on wrong thread. Sorry!

 

[Niner]

Sure is taking a long time for this grand jury indictment....

 

[Ann-Tx]

Don Steven McDougal has an extensive criminal record in Liberty County, Texas. Liberty County is among the counties that border with Polk County.

McDougal was living in Livingston, Polk County, Texas at the time of his arrest on 2/16/24. He is being held at the Polk County Jail.

In previous posts, links to his criminal records from other counties in Texas were posted. I do not recall seeing his criminal record from Liberty County.

One thing is for certain: McDougal was not a stranger to law enforcement officers and the Texas judicial system!

McDougal's criminal record in Liberty County is extensive and includes a few Assault charges. He has charges dating from 1998.

To view the aforementioned, follow the following instructions:

Click on the Link below.

Type in McDougal's name:
Last: McDougal
First: Don
Middle: Steven
Click: Search

It will take you to McDougal's criminal record in Liberty County. I can not Link directly to McDougal's page because the site won't let me and this is why you will have to type in McDougal's name.


Liberty County Sheriff's Office - Liberty County Jail -- Liberty County Judicial Records --
Liberty County Jail Records:

https://portal-txliberty.tylertech.cloud/PublicAccess/JailingSearch.aspx?ID=400

To view McDougal's Liberty County Jail Bond records, click on the Link below. You will have to type in McDougal's name as instructed above.

Liberty County Jail Bond Records:

https://portal-txliberty.tylertech.cloud/PublicAccess/JailingSearch.aspx?ID=500

 

[Ann-Tx]

This is Don Steven McDougal's info from the Polk County Sheriff's Office - Polk County Jail in Livingston, Texas.
The Link will take you directly to McDougal's info. This Link was posted a few weeks ago.

As you see, McDougal is charged with Capital Murder of a person more that 10 years old and less than 15 years old.

In Texas, capital murder is the most severe form of homicide, involving specific aggravating circumstances that elevate it beyond a standard murder charge. Convictions for capital murder can result in life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.

Source: Polk County Sheriff's Office - Polk County Jail -- Inmate: Don Steven McDougal

POLK COUNTY JAIL - Inmate Details

inmates.polkcountyso.net

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Race W Sex M Eye Color BLU Hair Color RED Weight 180 Height 5 09 Admit Date 02-16-2024 Admit Time 11:50 PM Confining Agency Polk

Drag a column header here to group by that column Charge Offense Date Court Type Court Date Bond Bond Type Charging Agency Arresting Agency AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON 02-16-2024 $500,000.00 Surety Bond Polk POLK CO SO LIVINGSTON - TX1870000 CAPITAL MURDER PERSON EQUAL MORE THAN 10 YOA LESS THAN 15 YOA 02-20-2024 $0.00 No Bond Polk POLK CO SO LIVINGSTON - TX1870000 BOND SURRENDER - ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ 03-27-2024 $3,000.00 Surety Bond Polk POLK CO SO LIVINGSTON - TX1870000 Count=3