PAYETTE COUNTY, Idaho — The family of Michael "Monkey" Vaughan will hold a press conference Monday morning, marking exactly five years since the 5-year-old disappeared from his Fruitland neighborhood.
Michael's mother, Brandi Vaughan, is expected to speak at 11 a.m. outside the Fruitland Police Department, renewing her family's call for answers and accountability in the case.
Idaho News 6 will livestream the press conference beginning at 11 a.m —
Stacey Wondra has been charged with murder, kidnapping and destruction of evidence in connection with the case, but Michael's body has never been found. Wondra has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is scheduled to begin later this year.
A birthday vigil that had been planned for Monday evening has been postponed because of poor air quality from wildfire smoke. In a social media post, Brandi Vaughan said the event will be rescheduled once conditions improve.
