Killer sang ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ as Athena Strand screamed: Reports
A disturbing recording shown to the jury captured Athena Strand's final moments at the hands of Tanner Horner. More
April 18, 2026
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.
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
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tanner Lynn Horner, who pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand. 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