Don Steven McDougal, charged with the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, has accepted a plea deal resulting in a life sentence without parole.
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When McDougal entered the courtroom, he had a freshly shaved bald head, a groomed red goatee, and was dressed in a black and white prison jumpsuit. He remained shackled and handcuffed throughout the proceedings.McDougal was seen rolling his neck but never looked at or spoke to Audrii’s family. The only time he addressed the court was in response to the judge.
Audrii’s father, Josh Cunningham, struggled to speak through his grief, often pausing to regain his composure. Fighting back tears, he described his daughter as the “smartest, sweetest little girl,” saying, “She gave my family purpose, and you stole that from me.” He closed his statement by saying, “I hope you have a very short life sentence.”
Philip Munsch, Audrii’s grandfather, expressed a combination of heartbreak and anger, describing McDougal as “a monster, pretending to be her friend” who “violated her trust.” He called Audrii “a very talented and happy young lady” who “brightened the lives of all around her.” Philip recounted how his family had offered McDougal friendship, love, and even a place to live. He added, “May you burn in the eternity and the flames of hell.
“After intense and diligent review of the law and medical records, the determination was made that Don Steven McDougal was not eligible for a death penalty sentence under the existing law,” Sitton stated. “This resolution ensures that McDougal is being punished to the fullest extent available under the law and spares the family the emotional toll of a prolonged trial and appeal process.”
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