Press Conference on the Kahleesi Cuthriell Case
In October of 2020, Khaleesi Cuthriell was placed with Candi Royer and Travis Brown in Waynesboro. By February of 2021, she was gone. This little girl, just three years old, was a member of our Augusta County community.
On September 3, 2021, Candi Royer was reported missing by family members.
On September 4, 2021, Khaleesi’s mother reported that Khaleesi was in the care of Candi Royer and Travis Brown.
The Sheriff’s Office immediately launched a joint investigation with state and federal authorities.
Pictured here are Candi Royer and Travis Brown
-Since September 2021, the ACSO and our Law Enforcement partners have obtained and executed numerous search warrants, conducted a plethora of interviews, and collected crucial evidence in this case. The countless man hours and dedication of local, state, and federal law enforcement have gotten us to where we are today.
*******Tim Martin******
Today, we are here to announce the indictments of Candi Royer and Travis Brown. The Commonwealth’s case was presented yesterday, Monday, May 23, 2022, to the Augusta County Grand Jury and the following indictments were issued:
Candi Royer:
1) Aggravated Murder 18.2-31
2) Felony Murder 18.2-33
3) Unlawfully Concealing Dead Body 18.2-323.02
4) Conspire to Commit Aggravated Murder 18.2-22/18.2-31
5) Conspire to Commit Child Abuse 18.2-22/18.2-371.1A
6) Conspire to Conceal Dead Body 18.2-22/18.2-323.02
Travis Brown:
1) Aggravated Murder 18.2-31
2) Felony Murder 18.2-33
3) Child Abuse/Neglect Serious Injury 18.2-371.1A
4) Unlawfully Concealing Dead Body 18.2-323.02
5) Conspire to Commit Aggravated Murder 18.2-22/18.2-31
6) Conspire to Commit Child Abuse 18.2-22/18.2-371.1A
7) Conspire to Conceal Dead Body 18.2-22/18.2-323.02
*******Sheriff ******
When harm comes to a child in this community, we will leave no stone unturned. We have joined with our partners at the FBI, Virginia State Police, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, all are committed to this investigation.
If you have information regarding Khaleesi Cuthriell, Candi Royer, or Travis Brown and would like to speak to us, please call the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 540-245-5333 (Option #3 in the que) or the FBI Richmond Office at 804-261-1044.