Disturbing new video shows Don Steven McDougal wearing nothing more than a jail-issued blanket and a smirk on his face as he faced a judge, a day after the 11-year-old's remains were found.

No, no, man. Come on, man, don't disrespect me like that," the deputy said, as McDougal -- covered in tattoos, including one of a swastika -- continued to refuse to wear the smock.

Don Steven McDougal was charged with capital murder in Audrii Cunningham's killing in February 2024 Samira Asma-Sadeque is a legal reporter at PEOPLE's crime desk. He work also appears in The New ...

Audrii, 11, was found dead last week, authorities said. She was last seen on Feb. 16 with Don Steven McDougal, 42, who lived on her family’s property and often brought her to school.

In 2007, Don Steven McDougal was convicted of enticing a child with intent. This is an offense Texas doesn't require those convicted to register as a sex offender.

KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding was the only reporter in the courtroom as Don Steven McDougal accepted his plea deal and pleaded guilty to killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham.

Don Steven McDougal was sentenced to life for killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham last year. He accepted a plea deal that allowed him to avoid the death penalty.

LIVINGSTON, Texas — A Polk County grand jury has indicted an ex-con for capital murder in the February kidnapping and killing of Audrii Cunningham. Don Steven McDougal, 42, was a friend of the ...

LIVINGSTON, Texas — A Polk County grand jury has indicted an ex-con for capital murder in the February kidnapping and killing of Audrii Cunningham. Don Steven McDougal, 42, was a friend of the ...