Athena Strand, 7, was abducted and strangled by a FedEx driver who accidentally had hit the child with his van while making a delivery at her home.
Tanner Horner had no visible reaction as a Texas judge sentenced him to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. More
May 5, 2026
After roughly two and a half hours of deliberations, a jury sentenced child killer and kidnapper Tanner Horner to death. More
May 5, 2026
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tanner Lynn Horner, who pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand. More
May 5, 2026
Amy Fritz, who evaluated child killer Tanner Horner, said her assessment of him changed after reviewing the abduction video of Athena Strand. More
April 27, 2026
Tanner Horner’s former pastor says Horner was a “loner” who was “trying to find his place.” Horner pleaded guilty to murdering Athena Strand. More
April 27, 2026
Tanner Horner's mother testified that she struggled with drugs and alcohol throughout her son's childhood. More
April 23, 2026
Tanner Horner’s great aunt testified and detailed Tanner's father, Terry Horner’s repulsive history, which included beating his own mother. More
April 23, 2026
Tanner Horner’s mom, who didn’t want her face shown, detailed her troubled childhood, including sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather. More
April 22, 2026
A disturbing recording shown to the jury captured Athena Strand's final moments at the hands of Tanner Horner. More
April 18, 2026
Maitlyn Gandy and Jacob Stand, the parents of 7-year-old Athena Strand, delivered emotional testimony against Tanner Horner. More
April 16, 2026
Letters found in Tanner Horner's jail cell and read to the jury offer apologies for Athena Strand's murder as well as excuses. More
April 13, 2026
In an interview with police, Tanner Horner suggests his alter ego, 'Zero,' may be responsible for killing Athena Strand. More
April 8, 2026
Prosecutors told the jury that Athena Strand 'fought with the strength of 100 men' as she was killed by Tanner Horner. More
April 7, 2026
7-year-old Athena Strand's father is suing FedEx, her alleged killer, Tanner Horner, and the contractor that hired Horner. More
December 15, 2022
Tanner Lynn Horner told investigators that Athena Strand wasn't seriously hurt after he hit her while backing up. More
December 12, 2022
The FedEx driver accused of abducting and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand told cops he strangled her after accidentally hitting her with his van. More
December 8, 2022
Tanner Lynn Horner, the Texas FedEx driver charged with the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, was arrested on after confessing. More
December 5, 2022
The body of Athena Strand was found Friday and Tanner Lynn Horner was arrested on kidnapping and murder charges after confessing. More
December 5, 2022
