PHOENIX — The man accused of killing 5-year-old Michael “Monkey” Vaughan appeared in a Maricopa County, Arizona, courtroom and waived extradition to Idaho.

Stacey Wondra, 33, will now be transported to Payette County on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and destruction of evidence.

Michael disappeared from his Fruitland home in July 2021. Wondra and his wife, Sarah Wondra, lived nearby and in 2022, Sarah was arrested for failing to report Michael’s death. Investigators dug up their yard after receiving a “credible tip,” but nothing was found and her charges were dropped in April 2023.

Police bodycam footage released earlier this year showed Stacey Wondra on a video call with investigators as the yard was being excavated. He gave officers directions to where he bel

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