LIVE TRIAL COVERAGE: The Death of Athena Strand | Tanner Horners Capital Murder Sentencing [TWnFh00xEap]

Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT

Former FedEx driver Tanner Horner has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing 7-year-old North Texas girl Athena Strand in 2022. After 20 days of testimony, a Tarrant County jury has sentenced Tanner Horner to the death penalty.