The sentencing comes after Sangha, 42 of North Hollywood, pleaded guilty last September to three counts of distribution of ketamine, one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises.

"For years…Sangha operated a high-volume drug trafficking business out of her North Hollywood residence," prosecutors argued in a sentencing memorandum. "To cultivate her business, [Sangha] marketed herself as an exclusive dealer who catered to high-profile Hollywood clientele…While [Sangha] worked to expand and profit from her drug trafficking, she knew – and disregarded – the grave harm her conduct was causing."

When pleading guilty, Sangha admitted to supplying the drugs that caused Perry's death. She also admitted to telling accomplices to delete all incriminating text messages, setting up drug deals and distributions.

The dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom was taken into federal custody in August 2024.

Perry, best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on "Friends" from 1994 to 2004, was found dead by his assistant in the backyard hot tub of his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023. The autopsy report revealed he died from "acute effects of ketamine," with contributing factors of "drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine effects."

His death was ruled accidental.

Sangha is the third person to be sentenced in relation to the case.

Salvador Plasencia, a former physician, was sentenced in December to 30 months in prison for illegally distributing ketamine to Perry and his assistant. A second doctor, Mark Chavez, was sentenced two weeks later to three years of supervised release with special conditions of eight months of home confinement and ordered to perform 300 hours of community service. Chavez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

A pair of sentencing hearings remains in connection with the Perry case, both set for later this month. 

Perry's former live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, 60 of Toluca Lake, is set to be sentenced on April 22. He purchased the drugs and repeatedly injected them into Perry, including the three shots of ketamine that led to his death on Oct. 28, 2023, prosecutors said. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death and faces a statutory maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison.

Erik Fleming, 55 of Hawthorne, acted as a middleman between Sangha and Iwamasa, according to prosecutors. Fleming sent a text message to Sangha two days after Perry's death, saying he was "90% sure everyone is protected" and that Iwamasa "was the enabler" to Perry. He pleaded guilty in August 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death. Fleming faces up to 25 years in federal prison.

The District Attorney's Office for Johnson & Somervell Counties said Wednesday that the investigation focuses on ongoing criminal activity involving Michael and Ashley Ketcherside and former members of the Godley Police Department.  

While Michael Ketcherside has been arrested, Ashley Ketcherside has not, though she is named in the District Attorney's Office release on the charges. No one at the Ketcherside home responded to CBS News Texas' request for comment on Wednesday.

"This is an active and ongoing investigation, and additional arrests are anticipated," District Attorney Timothy M. Good said.

Search warrant and seized devices

A search warrant was executed on March 31 at the Ketchersides' residence, where authorities seized electronic communications and storage devices believed to contain evidence of criminal activity, according to the release.

The devices contained evidence of a prostitution conspiracy involving the Ketchersides and numerous "clients," and evidence showing the Ketchersides coordinated with then‑Godley Police Chief Matthew Cantrell and other officers, according to the release.

Cantrell, who was arrested and out of jail on bond, told CBS News Texas he had no comment.

He and former Officer Solomon Omotoya were indicted in late 2025 after the City of Godley found discrepancies in its fleet fuel card purchases. The Valley Mills City Council also fired Cantrell as its police chief in early 2025 after a council member flagged suspicious police‑department credit‑card charges.

Court documents describe decade‑long scheme, newspaper reports  

CBS News Texas is in the process of obtaining the court documents connected to the case.

The Cleburne Times‑Review, which covers Godley, reported details from those documents on Wednesday. 

According to the Times‑Review, citing court records:

• Cantrell was arrested Tuesday on a charge of promotion of prostitution amid a widening investigation.

• Michael and Ashley Ketcherside allegedly ran a years-long prostitution and racketeering operation, with Ashley Ketcherside coordinating clients and communicating regularly with Cantrell and Omotoya.

• Omotoya admitted soliciting Ashley Ketcherside for sex in exchange for yard work or babysitting and said both he and Cantrell were aware of the Ketchersides' operation.

• Cantrell pulled criminal histories on city officials and on people involved in disputes with Ashley Ketcherside, while maintaining close ties with the Ketchersides.

• Cantrell admitted to subscribing to Ashley Ketcherside's OnlyFans account.

• Cantrell acknowledged longstanding knowledge of the Ketchersides' prostitution enterprise and said Ashley Ketcherside charged about $1,000 per hour.

Officials allegedly targeted

According to the District Attorney's Office, the alleged purpose of the group was to compile information on local public officials and private citizens they viewed as opponents or enemies.

The "adversaries" included members of the Godley City Council, Godley ISD School Board, the former mayor, and the former Godley police chief.

 "As the investigation progresses, we will update the public as needed," Good said in the release.

Ongoing updates

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.

One North Texas owner says she's already had to furlough a large portion of her staff.

Candice Stinnett says for her, cannabis is more than a business – it's personal.

"I was 21 when I was diagnosed with blood cancer, and throughout my treatment, I was introduced to the therapeutic and medicinal benefits of this plant," she said.

Seven years ago, she opened Emerald Organics in Fort Worth. But now, new rules from the Texas Department of State Health Services are cracking down on smokable hemp products, putting everything she's built at risk.

"It's been pretty devastating," she said. "We had to furlough 16 out of 29 of our employees, so over half. So, my goal right now is to simply keep the lights on."

Emergency lawsuit seeks quick action

She's hoping help is on the way.

A coalition of Texas hemp businesses has filed an emergency lawsuit, asking a judge to block the new rules.

"We're stoked about it," she said. "It's the people that come in here every day, hundreds of people, that looked to the plant for relief, and that's who I'm standing with."

For shops like Emerald, the new rules ban their most popular products — flowers.

"There's no way we can withstand the cut of flower," she said.

Workers fear more cuts ahead

"It's hard seeing it because they're all stressed and they have to put on this happy face for the customers, and it's just so hard," employee Mary Ransdell said.

The lawsuit argues state agencies overstepped, creating rules lawmakers chose not to pass. The state says the changes follow direction from Gov. Greg Abbott, who is focused on safety and keeping these products away from minors.

Industry says recordkeeping isn't the issue

"The required recordkeeping for these products to make this industry safe, we're all on board for that," Stinnett said. "But it's the flower. I know what it's like to go through a sickness and need relief, and so my inspiration is the people who keep going forward."

Now, she's hoping a judge steps in before more cuts are needed. A hearing is set for Friday.

Conditions stay mostly dry through Thursday and Friday, with limited severe storm chances locally on Saturday, too. The better potential for strong to severe storms arrives Sunday through Tuesday, with damaging winds and hail as the primary threats, along with heavy rain that could lead to localized flooding.

Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with light winds and temperatures falling into the upper 50s. 

On Thursday, we will see sunshine early, then increasing clouds and a bit more humidity. A warming trend continues as southerly winds strengthen, helping bring in more moisture from the Gulf. Highs climb to around 80°.

Sunshine fades quickly on Friday due to increasing clouds in the afternoon. With southwest flow developing aloft and a dryline setting up to our west, we'll introduce a low chance for isolated showers or storms by the afternoon. Most of North Texas will stay dry, with better storm chances remaining west.

This weekend things become more interesting.

The dryline becomes more active and additional upper-level energy moves in, allowing storms to develop more easily.

On Saturday, storm chances increase, especially west of DFW, but some weakening is possible as storms move east.

Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day. Better setup for more widespread storms, with increasing instability and wind shear. A few storms could become strong to severe, with gusty winds and hail as the main concerns.

The active pattern lingers, with additional chances for showers and storms on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the court heard from Sgt. Job Espinoza, the lead investigator in the Texas Rangers' search for Athena. Espinoza said he was called in to support overall search efforts and that the agency provided resources, including investigative support, funding and coordination.

Horner reveals alter ego named "Zero"

During interviews, Espinoza said that Horner referenced an "alter ego" he called "Zero" and said that "Zero" was mentioned multiple times across subsequent interviews. "Zero" became a regular part of the conversation during the investigation.

He said that Horner said it was something he and his wife had discussed in the past, and that he made it up. At one point, Horner wrote on a whiteboard while investigators stepped out, saying it was "Zero."

Espinoza testified that Horner began giving more answers when investigators addressed "Zero" directly; investigators continued engaging with the "Zero" persona through Dec.7, Espinoza describing it as an interview technique: playing into "Zero" to get information and locate Athena.

"His demeanor, physical demeanor changes," Espinoza said on the stand. "His head goes into a sideways motion. His eyes roll into the back of the head, and he pretends to turn it to 'Zero.'"

During a jail interview, Horner claimed that hitting Athena with his vehicle was an accident and said he feared losing his job and income. He told investigators he "listened to a little voice" and decided to grab her and leave, describing Athena as "a sweet kid."

He said he drove around for a period of time trying to figure out what to do, and went down a private road and again "listened to that little voice."

Espinoza said Horner became visibly emotional and fidgety during the interview, saying, "It's not ok."

Investigators asked him to walk back through what happened on that private road. Horner said he told Athena to turn around and said he then tried to kill her.

Horner described the incident as feeling like a "dream" or out-of-body experience and said that he has felt that way "his entire life," like being in the back seat. He also made a comment about liking Athena's name because of an interest in mythology.

"Horner showed little understanding of the seriousness of the situation, lacked a clear grasp of the gravity of what had happened," Espinoza said.

Horner continued referencing "Zero" during questioning, claiming, "If I say too much, Zero is going to hurt me." He also asked investigators, "How can you stop me from hurting me?" and said, "Zero is telling me this is all a trap."

Wise County District Attorney James Stainton previously said he intends to seek the death penalty.  

Around 8 p.m., police were called to the 5100 block of Persimmon Court, a cul‑de‑sac just off Keller Hicks Road and Park Vista Boulevard. Multiple patrol units surrounded the home as officers taped off the area and began canvassing the neighborhood.

Fort Worth Fire EMS says two people are in critical condition, and a third is in serious condition. The department said a fourth person was injured.

Fort Worth police have not released any details about the victims, possible suspects or what may have led to the shooting.  

CBS News Texas has a crew on the way to the scene and will provide updates as they become available.

Ontario Fire Department crews said they responded to the fire around 12:30 a.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames at the warehouse. First-arriving units reported heavy smoke coming from the roof and heavy fire conditions.

Crews began a defensive fire attack and immediately requested additional resources to the 9500 block of Merrill Avenue. 

Despite having the fire under control, Ontario crews said they would remain on scene overnight to continue mopping up any hotspots. 

Aerial footage showed clouds of black smoke covering the nearby area and ash flying in the air. Fire officials urged children and seniors near the fire to remain indoors due to the poor air quality. Video from the scene hours after the fire first erupted showed ash fluttering through the air and burned paper in the yards of homes across the street from the warehouse.

Authorities said the 1.2 million square-foot warehouse was a Kimberly-Clark distribution center that contained paper goods, which contributed to the intensity of the blaze. 

Cal Fire officials said that despite the sprinklers being active when the fire erupted, the flames were located throughout the warehouse and they realized that the blaze was likely not an accident. 

"We are aware of the fire at our distribution center in Ontario, California, earlier today. Safety is our top priority, and we can confirm there are no reported injuries," a spokesperson for Kimberly-Clark said. "The facility is operated by a third-party partner, and we are working closely with them and local authorities."

Kimberly-Clark is a well-known company that manufactures paper-based brands like Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle and Scott. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX, but operates globally. 

About 20 people were evacuated from the building, firefighters said, one of whom appeared to be missing until he was taken into custody for possible arson. 

During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Ontario PD Corporal Emily Williams identified the suspect as 29-year-old Highland resident Chamel Abdulkarim. She said that despite the initial belief that he was an employee of Kimberly-Clark, it was later revealed that he is an employee of NFI Industries, a third-party distributor that works with the paper manufacturer. 

Williams said that they were able to identify Abdulkarim as the suspect due to several calls they received at the time that allowed them to determine that the blaze was suspicious in nature.

"Definitely it was uncharacteristic fire. Just the fire behavior that they were experiencing inside, and the rapid spread of that fire for such a large building to move that quickly," said Ontario Fire Chief Mike Gerken. "It definitely pushed our firefighters into that defensive operation and that was one indication that it could possibly be an arson of nature."

Williams said that Abdulkarim was arrested on multiple felony arson-related charges and was being held at West Valley Detention Center without bail. She said that reviewing video surveillance and witness accounts would be a part of their investigation moving forward. 

On Wednesday, a social media video posted by a person who appears to Abdulrakim began to circulate, showing the moments that he allegedly sparked the massive blaze, saying, "All you had to do was pay us enough to live. ... There goes your inventory."

In response to a request for comment on the fire, NFI Industries shared a statement with CBS LA, which read in part: "Early this morning a fire broke out at a warehouse we operate in Ontario, California, on behalf of our customer. Kimberly-Clark. We are grateful that all employees are accounted for and no injuries have been reported."

They went on to say that they are aware that an employee had been taken into custody in connection with the blaze and that they were cooperating with authorities in their investigation. They said that they were working to place any employees impacted by the fire at different NFI operations in the area. 

No injuries or fatalities have been reported from this incident. 

Ontario Fire Deputy Chief Mike Wedell said they had more than 140 personnel working to extinguish the blaze and received assistance from the Riverside County, Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County Fire Departments, as well as the Riverside City, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Valley, Corona, Montclair, Colton, Rialto, San Manuel and Los Angeles fire departments. 

In a statement issued the day after the fire, Kimberly-Clark said its supply chain network "is designed for continuity during disruptions and mitigating actions are already in motion." In other words, there won't be a toilet paper or diaper shortage or a disruption in supply due to the Ontario distribution center fire. 

Anyone who has additional information on the investigation was asked to contact Ontario PD Detective Ryan Ronveaux at (909) 408-1748 or rronveaux@ontariopolice.org.

Tanner Horner, who is accused of the 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping just moments before the trial began Tuesday. Despite his guilty plea, Horner still faces the death penalty as the punishment phase begins. 

The jury heard opening statements on Tuesday and will continue to hear evidence before determining Horner's sentence, including graphic video and audio, and testimony. 

According to an arrest affidavit, Horner was working as a FedEx delivery driver when, on Nov. 30, 2022, he went to the girl's home to deliver a package containing a Christmas gift. Investigators say Horner accidentally struck the child with his delivery truck while backing out of the driveway.

Authorities allege Horner told investigators that Athena did not appear seriously injured but said he panicked, placed her into his van and strangled her out of fear that she would tell her father what had happened.

Horner was subsequently tracked down through digital evidence that day.

Two days later, Strand's body was found about 9 miles away from her home, southeast of Boyd.

How to watch the Tanner Horner trial

You can watch the trial live on the CBS Texas stream. Coverage will begin around 9 a.m. daily on Thursday, April 9.

You can find the CBS News stream by downloading the CBS News app and tapping on the Texas section. The CBS Texas stream is also available on Pluto TV, Roku, Fire TV or Paramount+. You can also watch live at CBSTexas.com.

Horner was indicted on Feb. 16, 2023, for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10. 

Wise County District Attorney James Stainton previously said he intends to seek the death penalty. Horner pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping and capital murder in 2023.

In early July, more than 130 people were killed in catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country region, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp for girls. In the days immediately after the flooding, officials said the Guadalupe River rose quickly and with little warning. 

In September 2025, Camp Mystic announced it would reopen its Cypress Lake site in summer 2026.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Tuesday that the Texas Rangers are assisting the Department of State Health and Services (DSHS) in an investigation regarding complaints of neglect by the camp during the floods. 

Camp Mystic families sue Texas officials after deadly July 4 flood

In February, several Camp Mystic families filed lawsuits against Texas officials after the deaths of their children who died in the July 4 floods last summer.

One of the lawsuits filed claims DSHS violated their daughters' "constitutional rights to life and bodily integrity."

DSHS inspection approved camp days before deadly flood, according to lawsuit

According to the lawsuit, DSHS licensed Camp Mystic despite its failure to comply with state law requiring youth camps to maintain a written and posted evacuation plan for each building. They allege the camp's emergency instructions directed campers to remain in their cabins during a flood, including in cabins that were located in designated flood zones along the Guadalupe River.

The DHS inspected and licensed the nearly 100-year-old camp two days before the flood that killed 27 campers and counselors, the lawsuit states.

The suit alleges that while officials inspected the camp annually, they knowingly licensed the camp despite the absence of a legally required evacuation plan. 

DSHS previously told CBS News Texas that it does not comment on pending litigation.

Updated 2025 legislation mandates annual approval of evacuation plans, enhanced emergency training, and posting illuminated evacuation routes. In December of 2025, the camp announced that it was implementing safety upgrades and installing the new warning system.    

After the parents' lawsuit, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent a letter to DSHS urging the agency not to issue a camp license to Camp Mystic in 2026, saying, "It would be naive to allow Camp Mystic to return to normal operations before all of the facts are known."

On Tuesday, Patrick said in a social media post that, with the Texas Rangers' investigation of Mystic Mystic, he is "doubling down" on DSHS not issuing a camping license for Camp Mystic until all investigations are complete and we know children are safe."

DSHS and the General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events

In a letter sent to Camp Mystic on Tuesday, April 7, DSHS said it has received hundreds of complaints related to Camp Mystic's care of campers during the 2025 camp season and that it is currently investigating those complaints. 

DSHS also said in the letter that the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives have jointly convened the "General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events," which will "examine the contributing factors to the devastation at Camp Mystic." 

The agency confirmed it plans to conduct an on-site portion of the complaint investigation at the same time as the camp's renewal pre-inspection. 

Abel Elias Acosta, has been on the run since he was 14 years old, following the shooting and killing of three teenagers, ages 14, 16 and 17, at a convenience store.

Abel Acosta, who was identified as the alleged shooter, was believed to have fled to Mexico with the help of his father, Richard Acosta Jr., who was indicted and charged with capital murder for his role in helping his son.

What happened the night of the shooting

According to Garland Police, on Dec. 26, 2021, officers were called to a Texaco gas station in the 700 block of West Walnut Street after multiple victims were shot. When they arrived, officers found four victims, including three teens who died at the scene.

Surveillance video helped identify both Abel Acosta and Richard Acosta Jr at the scene. Richard Acosta was seen driving his son to the store the night of the shooting, and after Abel Acosta allegedly opened fire on the victims, he hopped back into the vehicle, and his father sped them away.

Richard Acosta turned himself in a day later and was charged with capital murder. He later testified that he didn't know his son had a gun or had shot anyone, only that the teen got into his vehicle and told his father to drive away because someone was shooting.

He also said that he didn't know where his son was; however, prosecutors argued he helped Abel Acosta leave the country.

In 2023, Richard Acosta was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

FBI asking for tips

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Abel Acosta, who is now 18 years old, after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

The teen is considered to be armed and dangerous.

"We know he has longstanding ties to the Garland area, and we ask anyone with information to contact the FBI. The FBI will continue to work with our partners at the Garland Police Department to bring justice to the victims' families and the Garland community," FBI Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rohrock said in a statement.

If you any information concerning Abel Acosta's location, you're asked to call the FBI at 1-800-225-5324 or the FBI's Dallas Field Office at 972-559-5000. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.gov or by contacting the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

"For the family, friends, and the entire community, this case remains a wound that cannot begin to heal until justice is served. We remain steadfast in our commitment to pursuing that justice, and we are grateful for the continued partnership of the FBI and all agencies working alongside us," Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan said in a statement. "We hope this reward encourages anyone with information about Abel Acosta's whereabouts to provide that information to law enforcement." 

Reeves, an eighth grader, became Dallas' 30th homicide victim of the year after he was shot on March 14 outside a home in Oak Cliff. He died three days later.

"He was starting to do better for himself"

Marcus' father, Marcus Reeves Sr., said his son was trying to find his footing – and didn't deserve what happened.

"He was a kid who was starting to do better for himself, who he needed to be, who he wanted to be," Reeves said. "It doesn't make any sense to me. You can't come up with any reason for you to do that."

18‑year‑old charged with capital murder

Police arrested 18‑year‑old Saryiah Sanford‑Griffin, accusing her of shooting Reeves at the front door of her home. She is charged with capital murder.

According to the arrest affidavit, Griffin initially told investigators that Reeves came to the house, she closed the door, and moments later heard two gunshots. She said she opened the door to find the teen lying on the ground and called 911.

But detectives say new information surfaced two weeks later, contradicting her account and identifying Griffin as the shooter.

Family believes others may be involved

Relatives say Marcus went to the home simply to visit a friend – and that he had been bullied and threatened in the days leading up to the shooting.

Sharon Martin, a family member, said neighbors had warned them about threats toward the teen.

"I feel heartbroken. I don't understand why she would do that to Marcus – and who else is behind it," Martin said. "The kids over here said they were going to kill him, and a week later he was dead."

Police say they have questioned additional individuals connected to the case.

A family still waiting for answers

Reeves' father says accountability is only part of what the family needs.

"The person who killed my son – she deserves a life sentence and nothing less," he said.

The investigation remains active as detectives continue to piece together what led to the killing of a 13‑year‑old boy who, his family says, was just trying to be a kid.

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office initially said at about 3 a.m., deputies were called to the 5400 block of County Road 605 in Burleson, along with local fire crews, to a structure fire. When they arrived, shots were fired at first responders, and one deputy was hit in the face by shrapnel while using a ballistic shield, authorities said.

Deputies were able to locate the suspected shooter, and during that encounter, deputies fired their weapons. 

The sheriff's office confirmed the suspect, later identified by Texas DPS as 75-year-old William James Rogers, died at the scene. However, the sheriff's office didn't clarify if the suspect was killed by deputies.

DPS also clarified the timeline, saying first responders were called out around 1 a.m. At 2:40 a.m., crews who were working to douse the flames heard gunfire. The agency said Johnson County deputies found Rogers, who was reportedly holding a pistol, before gunfire was exchanged.

The deputy who was injured by shrapnel during the exchange was transported to a hospital and later released. 

The family told CBS News Texas that Rogers lived alone, and said his wife passed away two years ago, which has impacted him severely.

"He'd been upset for a while about things, and I'm pretty sure that contributed to all of it, and it's a shame because I've known him for a long time, and he's always been, he always had a smile on his face and was always so happy," said the neighbor.

It's unclear how the fire started; the Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation.

"It's just sad that to look over there and there's no house anymore, it's gone. They're gone. He's gone," said the neighbor.

On Tuesday, FBI Special Agent Patrick McGuire testified that a team led by him started looking into a lead tied to a box of Barbie dolls that had been delivered to the Strand property before the girl went missing. McGuire said that Horner recalled the address after driving by the scene and that he remembered seeing a vehicle, an older green Astro Van missing a lower panel on the driver's door, leaving from there around the time he supposedly made his delivery. That information was shared with authorities set up at a command post in case the details ended up being true.

The detail about the Astro Van appears to have been what led to Horner's eventual arrest. 

Gathering digital evidence

On Wednesday, the court heard from Sgt. Job Espinoza, the lead investigator in the Texas Rangers' search for Athena. Espinoza said he was called in to support overall search efforts and that the agency provided resources, including investigative support, funding and coordination.

Espinoza said on the second day of the search, which was Dec. 1, 2022, that investigators shifted their focus to the delivery of the package, gathering the digital evidence tied to the delivery.

"My main objective was: who delivered it? What did they see?" he said. "More than anything, to me initially, it's just another set of eyes."

Espinoza said investigators with the FBI learned the box was delivered by FedEx through a third-party contractor called Big Topspin, a Dallas-based delivery contractor Horner was driving for at the time. Investigators contacted Big Topspin to get more information about the driver and vehicle. Horner was identified as the driver, and when interviewed, Espinoza said Horner provided the detailed description of the supposed van.

"As we moved forward in the investigation, there were some key things that stuck out to me," he said. "The driver, Tanner Horner, had made very detailed statements about a green van. So obviously, we have to act on any information we get."

Espinoza said an alert was sent out statewide for the supposed van. He added that Horner's information prompted investigators to analyze cell tower data to see which mobile devices were in the area at the time. Espinoza also said it prompted him to ask about any surveillance footage from the FedEx van itself.

"I'm like 'Hey, do they have video, maybe we can see a license plate on the video,'" he said.

What the video showed

Espinoza said the company that was in charge of camera software used inside FedEx trucks was Velociter, based in North Carolina. He reached out to Velociter, which provided them the video from inside Horner's truck. Espinoza said that, at the time, Velociter provided investigators with two short clips. The clips were provided as Espinoza said law enforcement moved to detain Horner on Dec. 2, 2022.

As that day began, Espinoza said investigators had already locked in the majority of the people they needed to speak to, so they continued to focus on getting the video while also learning more about Horner's delivery route. Espinoza arrived shortly after Horner was detained and spoke with him.

Espinoza shared what the video clips he viewed showed.

"I saw that Athena was alive, and that she was placed in that FedEx van by Mr. Horner," he said, "and based on what I was seeing, it was exigent, and I felt that there was a possibility that Athena was still alive, and we needed to bring her home."

Espinoza affirmed that the video showed Horner placing Athena into the van on Nov. 30, 2022. He also noted the FedEx van Horner was in when Horner was detained was not the same one Horner was in when Athena was abducted, but that the Wise County Sheriff's Office did secure the one Horner used on Nov. 30 after contacting BigTopspin.

The search continues

Espinoza said while Horner was detained, investigators searched the family home in Lake Worth and the truck Horner drove when Athena was abducted. She was not located during either search. At that point, Espinoza said he was still hoping to find Athena alive.

Espinoza also obtained body camera footage from his brother, Game Warden Josh Espinoza. That footage, which was displayed to the jury when Josh Espinoza took the stand prior to his brother, showed Horner's detainment by law enforcement and affirmed that Athena was not found inside the truck Horner was driving on Dec. 2. Josh Espinoza said Horner helped in the search for Athena and gave an address near BoBo's Crossing, but nighttime conditions made the area unsafe to handle a K9 search.

Sgt. Espinoza shared the second question he had for Horner when he was able to get into an interview room with him: "Where's she at?"

Espinoza said Horner's answer was "I can show you."

The second question from Espinoza: "Is she alive?"

Espinoza said Horner's response was that Athena was not alive when Horner put her in the truck.

"I immediately knew that was a lie," Espinoza said, referencing the video clip he had reviewed.

Interview continues with Texas Rangers' lead investigator

During the interview, Horner told Espinoza that Athena asked him if he was a kidnapper and admitted he tried to break her neck and strangle her using both hands. Espinoza said Horner repeated this account multiple times during the interview.

Horner told investigators that he kept Athena in the back of the van for a period of time after killing her and claimed he dumped her body in a bamboo-covered area, then went to a Love's travel stop to get cleaning supplies and returned to the station. The investigator testified that Horner appeared to portray himself as a victim and noted that Horner showed no accountability for his actions.

Horner reveals alter ego named "Zero"

During interviews, Espnoza said that Horner referenced an "alter ego" he called "Zero" and said that "Zero" was mentioned multiple times across subsequent interviews. "Zero" became a regular part of the conversation during the investigation.

Espinoza testified that Horner began giving more answers when investigators addressed "Zero" directly; investigators continued engaging with the "Zero" persona through Dec.7, Espinoza describing it as an interview technique: playing into "Zero" to get information and locate Athena.

Horner described the incident as feeling like a "dream" or out-of-body experience and said that he has felt that way "his entire life," like being in the back seat. He also made a comment about liking Athena's name because of an interest in mythology.

Horner continued referencing "Zero" during questioning, claiming, "If I say too much, Zero is going to hurt me." 

It happened at around 5:45 p.m. local itme near the 28000 block of Rancho California Road in Temecula, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, who confirmed the incident based on reports from other news outlets. They said that deputies arrived and found both cars with collision damage.

Deputies said that all of the occupants of both vehicles were medically evaluated at the scene, but did not report any hospitalizations from the collision.

Spelling's manager, however, said that she and four of her children were taken to the hospital in three separate ambulances for various injuries sustained in the crash.

"No arrests were made, and the cause of the collision remains under investigation," Riverside County deputies said. 

About a week after the crash, Spelling took to Instagram to talk about the crash

"We're okay, but it's been really overwhelming," she said. "We are so grateful and so lucky because it could've been so much worse."

She said that they think the driver who crashed into her car rand through a red light and was going "crazy, crazy fast" before the collision.

"I just wanna think all of the first responders on the scene and to Inland Valley ER, that took such good care of the kids and myself," she said.

During her post, Spelling also said that three of her children's friends were also in the car when the crash happened.

Spelling is most known for her roles in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Scary Movie 2," as well as "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," her reality television show with former husband Dean McDermott. Along with her extensive acting history, Spelling is also known for her six memoirs, one of which was a New York Times bestseller. 

A Los Angeles native, Spelling is the daughter of former Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling and author Candy Spelling.

Dr. Lee is nearly 100 years old and lives in Fort Worth. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024 and was by President Biden's side when he made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. 

"I want to petition for her to be a required person to study Juneteenth," said granddaughter Dione Sims. "People that have to do with freedom, liberty, and unity; she's the embodiment of that. Helping to get Juneteenth as a national holiday, I think deserves to be mentioned." 

Sims testified in front of the State Board of Education Tuesday night. A final decision is expected in June.

Lee, born in 1926, played a crucial role in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. The North Texas icon walked two and a half miles every Juneteenth to symbolize the two and a half years it took for enslaved people in Texas to learn they were free, after the Emancipation Proclamation. In 2016, she walked from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness.

She didn't participate in the 2025 walk after being hospitalized.

Lee has also been honored with a Barbie doll that celebrates her advocacy as part of its Inspiring Women collection.

Sims previously discussed expanding Lee's walk across all 50 states, preserving her grandmother's legacy with a walk in one city in each state.

The Dallas-based air carrier confirmed to CBS News Texas that it will start limiting customers to only one 100Wh (watt-hour) charger per person beginning on April 20. Southwest first announced the policy to employees in an internal memo from Dave Hunt, vice president of safety and security.

Chargers will also not be allowed to be stored in overhead bins; they will instead need to be stored in a passenger's under-seat carry-on bag or on their person. Additionally, recharging the chargers using in-seat power will not be permitted.

Portable chargers will still be prohibited from being stored in checked baggage, and passengers may continue to use portable chargers in-flight as long as it is visible. Chargers that are damaged, defective, swollen or recalled are also still prohibited.

Southwest said it will notify passengers about the new policy at key moments leading up to trips, including pre-trip and at check-in. Digital signage, new announcements and one-on-one interactions will be used to communicate the changes on the day of travel.

The new battery policy is the latest change the air carrier has implemented. In March, Southwest announced it would end flights at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June. Southwest also introduced assigned seating earlier in the year, which the airline said had issues that it was working on after launching the new boarding process.

The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance. These policies, along with a shift to include premium seats with extra legroom, were part of several changes made recently.

The discussion about required Biblical readings stems from a 2023 law, 88(R) HB 1605, which requires the Texas Education Agency to recommend at least one required reading per grade level. After surveying thousands of teachers, the agency compiled a list of roughly 300 literary works spanning K-12, ranging from children's classics like Dr. Seuss to works such as The Odyssey for older students.

Proposed Biblical texts draw debate

Among the most contentious elements are several Biblical passages proposed across multiple grade levels. The draft list includes:

• The Golden Rule (Kindergarten)

• Parable of the Prodigal Son (Grade 1)

• Road to Damascus (Grade 3)

• David and Goliath (English I)

• Lamentations (English I)

• Psalms (Grade 7)

• Jonah and the Whale (Grade 7)

• Tower of Babel (English II)

• Ecclesiastes (English III)

• Book of Job (English IV)

According to draft rule text from the TEA, some of these works list the State of Texas as the author. That's because the Golden Rule, Parable of the Prodigal Son and the Road to Damascus are not verbatim from the Bible.

About 100 people testified before the board Tuesday, with many arguing that including Biblical texts in public school curriculum violates the separation of church and state. Others said the list is too extensive and would be difficult to fully teach within a school year, while some raised concerns that it limits teachers' ability to choose their own materials.

In a statement to CBS Texas, SBOE District 13 member Tiffany Clark criticized the proposed list for lacking diversity.

"The booklist is not diverse and if these are the same classical literature pieces which has ranked us 44th in the nation for 3rd grading reading, we have failed students," Clark said. "It is time to create a robust list which adequately meets and serves the diverse needs of our students in Texas. Texas is not one religion or one race, so the authors on this book list need to resemble the makeup of our students across the state." 

 Some board members voiced support for the proposal, including Julie Pickren, Brandon Hall, and LJ Francis. They argued the changes could improve literacy and reflect the historical significance of Biblical texts.

"It's impossible to have a complete education as a young Texas student without understanding texts that were very foundational to our culture," Hall said. "The 23rd Psalm is known as one of the greatest poems ever in history. There's a reason why it's still around, and we're still reading it all of these thousands of years later after it was written." 

 When asked whether other religious texts could be included in the future, Hall said their historical influence in the U.S. has been smaller.

The TEA draft also states that parents could opt their children out of specific readings if they conflict with their religious or moral beliefs.

After 7 hours of testimony from people either for or against, no action was taken. A final vote is expected in June. If this list of readings is approved, it would be implemented in the 2030-2031 school year.

Proposed social studies changes spark concern

The board is also weighing changes to Texas social studies curriculum, another issue drawing strong reactions from parents and educators.

Some proposed revisions would remove references to Japanese internment camps, prompting concern from families who say the changes erase important history.

"I am a descendant of the Japanese Internments, and that has largely been erased from the curriculum," said parent Kiyomi Beach. "Not only is it erasing my history, my daughter's history, but something that was Texas's history too. I believe Texas is an amazing, diverse place. If we believe that, we need to teach the hard parts along with the good parts."

Opponents also argue the proposed standards elevate Christianity and Judaism while giving limited attention to other world religions. A draft from January posted on the State Board of Education's website stated "Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery and served as inspiration and encouragement for African Americans held in slavery in America and Texas.

Testimony on the social studies changes lasted late into Tuesday night.

What happens next

The SBOE is expected to take preliminary votes throughout the week, with a final decision anticipated in June.

We will have one more cool night on Tuesday with lows falling into the low 50s and upper 40s. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies. 

Wednesday will be a similar setup, but a bit warmer. We'll start the day cool, then warm into the upper 70s by the afternoon with tons of sunshine and a southeast wind of 5-10 mph.

On Thursday, temperatures continue to climb, with highs in the low 80s. Skies stay mostly cloudy, and humidity begins to increase.

Our first chance for rain returns on Friday afternoon. Coverage remains limited, with only a few isolated showers or storms possible. Many areas will stay dry. We will see highs near 80F.

This weekend, the pattern turns more unsettled. Storm chances increase Saturday, but Sunday currently looks like the more active day, with higher coverage of showers and thunderstorms.

Some storms could be strong, especially later in the day on Sunday. Saturday will be breezy with highs in the low 80s and Sunday we will see upper 70s in the afternoon.

Monday and Tuesday will also be active weather days with the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms.  

The video shows Robinson, also known as Mike King, and Crockett's other bodyguards allegedly assaulting two men at a public event while Dallas police officers appeared to stand by, refusing to intervene. 

Brothers claim they were assaulted while serving lawsuit  

This video shows Robinson issuing commands to Dallas police officers while he and two other men on Crockett's security team physically removed JJ Jefferson and his brother, Lamar, from her public swearing-in ceremony in January 2025 at Fair Park.

"You shouldn't be assaulted while trying to exercise a lawful service," said JJ Jefferson. "And that's called obstruction. And when I asked the officers to intervene, we were ignored."

JJ Jefferson says the video shows intimidation and heavy-handed tactics used by Crockett's main bodyguard, known then as Mike King, a year before he was shot and killed by police.

"All I know is the self-proclaimed agent who told me that, he said, 'I'm about to slam you on his ground,'" JJ Jefferson said. "I said, 'Do not slam me on this ground. Just let me up. I'll walk out.'"

JJ Jefferson, who has been a longtime political rival of Crockett, says he and his brother were trying to serve her with a lawsuit over whether he was illegally kicked off the 2024 ballot.

"Mike King was right there in front of me, who I know now as Mike King," Lamar Jefferson said. "And I asked him, 'So we can't serve her these papers?' He said, 'No, you are getting the hell out of here.'" 

The Jeffersons say they had a legal right to be at the public ceremony, even alerting Robinson about what they were there for, and expected Dallas police officers to protect them.

Instead, they say Robinson and the other two unidentified security guards choked the brothers before dragging them out of the Hall of State building, even placing them in handcuffs right in front of police officers.

"'We don't have the jurisdiction to intervene, we're just here to assist them.' That's what I was told by the sergeant and two other officers," said JJ Jefferson.

Brothers say case went uninvestigated for over a year

Jefferson says he continued to pursue assault charges against Robinson and the others, but DPD's chief at the time wrote: "No investigation was warranted."

"The first officer sent me a letter saying, 'If you want to, file a complaint because we don't investigate this, take it up with Mike King at U.S Dignitary Services.'"

JJ Jefferson says he looked up the address DPD gave him for U.S. Dignitary Services and found it was not a law enforcement office but rather Crockett's congressional office in Washington.

"I actually called the building, the office, and the head person called me and said that there was no U.S Dignitary Service there," said JJ Jefferson. "I called the Capitol Police and asked them, 'Hey, do you know if Jasmine Crockett had a security detail?' No, she didn't have a security detail." 

Jefferson's complaints about the assault eventually resulted in a phone call from Robinson, who told him he was in charge of hundreds of security agents and denied being at the Crockett swearing-in ceremony despite photos Jefferson says prove otherwise. He also refused to disclose the names of the agents accused of roughing up JJ Jefferson and his brother.

The assault case stalled, and for more than a year, Robinson, the man known as Mike King, continued to work alongside Crockett through her U.S. Senate campaign that ended last month.

Fugitive killed in SWAT standoff in Dallas

In March, authorities finally realized that Robinson had been impersonating a federal agent and, after a high-speed chase, cornered him in a parking garage where he pulled a gun and was shot to death.

JJ Jefferson wonders if that violent end could have been avoided if officers had intervened in the alleged assault and thoroughly investigated it. 

"I read law all the time," said JJ Jefferson. "You have to identify yourself if you are a police officer. A state officer, a marshal, federal agents, even a Secret Service."

DPD declined to comment about the 2025 incident and the role officers played, referring all questions to Capitol Police, which has yet to respond to questions from CBS News Texas.

JJ and Lamar Jefferson say they were contacted by a DPD detective about it as recently as two weeks ago.

Brothers want DOJ investigation   

The brothers want a Department of Justice investigation of Crockett's other security team members who were involved in the alleged assault and a search for possible criminal backgrounds.

"They could all be frauds. I mean, it is my position that anybody who worked for, was under the direction of Mike King was illegitimate security, and they had no police authority," JJ Jefferson said.

"I'll just be honest, they didn't give a g**damn that I was a United States citizen," he said. "I was a person, I was trained, and they treated me like trash. They picked me up and told me I was so angry. And I'm still angry now. But this can be pretty embarrassing. The Dallas Police Department is being hired out by a fugitive."

Horner was accused of killing Strand in Wise County on Nov. 30, 2022. An arrest affidavit said he was working as a FedEx delivery driver when he went to the girl's home to deliver a package containing a Christmas gift. Investigators say Horner accidentally struck the child with his delivery truck while backing out of the driveway.

Authorities allege Horner told investigators that Athena did not appear seriously injured but said he panicked, placed her into his van and strangled her out of fear that she would tell her father what had happened.

Horner was subsequently tracked down through digital evidence that day.

Two days later, Athena's body was found about 9 miles away from her home, southeast of Boyd.

Horner was indicted on Feb. 16, 2023, for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.

Wise County District Attorney James Stainton previously said he intended to seek the death penalty. Horner originally pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping and capital murder in 2023.

Horner, in the end, pleaded guilty to two counts: capital murder and aggravated kidnapping.

Jury deciding Horner's sentence

After Horner entered his plea, Judge George Gallagher ordered a brief five-minute recess. After that, Horner's defense raised concerns about how a good portion of the observers in the courtroom wore pink in support of Strand. Gallagher, however, did not see an issue.

The plea was formally entered in front of the jury when they entered, and Gallagher told jurors the trial now moved into deciding his punishment.

Prosecutors, defense make opening arguments

Opening statements were then shared, with the prosecution warning jurors about potentially graphic content, including video and audio expected to last for about an hour. They also set an emotional tone, saying that delivery drivers typically bring "joy and happiness" in their job. Prosecutors also said the jury would hear and see what "a 200-pound man can do to a 67-pound child" and that the first words Horner said to Athena were "Don't scream or I'll hurt you".

Prosecutors also argued that Horner's actions were premeditated because he ensured he had the same FedEx truck each day. They also noted that Athena's body was found in water at BoBo Crossing in Wise County.

Horner's defense team responded with their case, saying that his parents struggled with substance abuse; Horner's mother, they noted, also worked as a stripper until he was born. They also said Horner, who lives with autism and had a history of mental illness, lacked access to services until he turned 18 years old. Horner was also reportedly exposed to high lead levels.

The defense also claimed Horner was expected to "push through" to succeed, but did not. They also asked the jury to fully consider the evidence and asked for a life sentence without parole.

A teacher opens up

The first witness called was one of Athena's elementary school teachers, Lindsey Thompson. Thompson shared that she "adored" Strand, who loved drawing, writing, and coloring, someone Thompson said was a "typical 7-year-old girl" and a "true gem" who was "always smiling". Thompson said Athena would speak her mind and stand up for herself.

The prosecution asked Thompson about the last time she saw Athena in November 2022. Thompson recalled that her students, including Athena, were excited for Thanksgiving and getting ready for the school's Christmas program. She also discussed Athena's final journal entry for class, which she read the day after she was found.

Thompson said Athena's entry was about being safe and staying away from strangers. It was part of a Red Ribbon Week activity focused on safety. The entry included an illustration she had colored.

Thompson recalled that, after the girl had a rough day with listening, which was discussed in a note to her parents, that she said, "I love you and we will have a better day tomorrow."

"Did you have a tomorrow?" the prosecution asked.

"No," Thompson responded emotionally. "I did not."

In the wake of Athena's death, Thompson said her students felt the impact. She said they knew "something was wrong" and that the classroom felt heavy. Fighting tears, Thompson said she went back to class the Monday after Athena's death because her students needed her. Support counselors were also brought in, she said, and activities were used to help the children handle the grief.

A break was called at 10:25 a.m. Court resumed at 10:42 a.m., with Thompson taking the stand again while the prosecution examined her.

Thompson said children at ages six and seven don't process grief well. The activities they took part in were aimed at helping them do that.

Thompson, who has now been teaching for 12 years, said her career is now divided into two parts: "before Athena and after Athena". Thompson said she now worries more for her own children and that the impacts of Athena's death still linger. Through tears, Thompson said her husband and she made a special mailbox set up near her classroom to write letters to Athena as a way to process her death and express themselves. Thompson said students of all grade levels shared letters, but that when the mailbox was moved into the classroom, it became a grim reminder of what happened to her. The mailbox was instead moved to the school's front office.

Thompson estimated more than 100 letters were shared just before school let out for winter break.

Thompson also opened up about her emotional struggles, saying she's spent hours in therapy. While she had lost two students back-to-back prior in her career, Athena's death impacted her the most.

The defense asked Thompson about when she checked Athena's journal after she was found. She also shared more about Athena, saying the girl opened her heart and arms up for another student who had unique needs. She was then dismissed from the stand by Gallagher.

Athena's stepmother takes the stand

The prosecution then called to the stand Elizabeth Ashley Strand, Athena's stepmother; she goes by Ashley. She was initially asked questions about the property her family lived on, then asked to share more information about the family. Ashley Strand also said a photo of Athena wearing a red bow in her hair was taken shortly before her death.

Ashley Strand said her stepdaughter came to live with them after Athena's mother, Maitlyn Gandy, who lives in Oklahoma, became sick. The girl moved in with them in May of 2022. What was initially planned as a summer stay extended, with Athena starting school three months later and ultimately staying with them. Ashley Strand said she had known Athena since the girl was about a year and a half old. She tearfully shared that one of her favorite photos of Athena had her covered in mud after playing outside with Ashley Stran's daughter, recalling her stepdaughter was "so excited to have this little worm".

Prosecutors discussed the pants Athena wore when she was abducted; Ashley Strand identified them positively, a pair of blue jeans with flowers embroidered on them.

Ashley Strand was asked to recall the day Athena went missing. She said she was cooking dinner while waiting for the kids to get back from playing on their property and with nearby family members and while her then-husband, Jacob, Athena's father, was out hunting. She realized, however, that after dinner was done, her stepdaughter wasn't where she expected her to be: sorting her clothes in her bedroom. Ashley Strand called her sister-in-law to see if her stepdaughter had gone to her house, but she hadn't. She also checked a favorite tree on the property to see if Athena was there. 

When she didn't find Athena there, Ashley Strand called the authorities. The family also began searching all over the property, with Ashley Strand initially believing the girl was hiding.

Ashley Strand laughed a little as she described her stepdaughter as "wild," saying Athena loved running around in the country. But she tearfully said it sank in that Athena was missing when helicopters started flying over the property.

Prosecutors asked Ashley Strand about a Walmart box that was also on the property, which was delivered the day Athena went missing. It was addressed to Ashley Strand and delivered by FedEx; she said inside were Barbie dolls meant as Christmas gifts for Athena, and that the box was left by an abandoned trailer that was on the property.

Ashley Strand recalled where she was when she learned Athena was dead. She said she was with Jacob Strand and Maitlyn Gandy at a nearby church.

"I lost it," she said.

She was also shown a black-and-white photo of Athena in the FedEx delivery truck with Horner; Athena was wide-eyed while Horner drove.

Ashley Strand tearfully confirmed it was Athena, saying, "I know my little girl" in response.

Ashley Strand said Athena's killing affected the family; she and Jacob are no longer married, and she said her daughter now runs and hides if she sees delivery drivers. Ashley Strand said her daughter also has nightmares and has seen, at age 14, impacts on her education.

"I'm not the same. I don't trust anybody," Ashley Strand said through tears.

The defense then questioned Ashley Strand, asking her again to affirm information about the property.  

She was excused from the stand by Gallagher, with a brief recess called at 11:46 a.m.

Akin called up

After the recess, the next witness was called at noon: former Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin, who retired in 2024, about two years after Athena was killed.

Akin, who was sheriff from 2016 until 2022, was cross-examined by the defense to review a set of prosecution exhibits: photos potentially taken by one of his deputies from the property during the search. He was also questioned about who handled the photos before being passed on to the prosecution. He affirmed the photos were genuine and recognized the property. He also noted he was not at the scene at the time of the investigation in 2022.

However, the defense argued Akin couldn't definitively testify to the photos' accuracy. The objection was overruled.

Akin was then formally brought on as a law enforcement witness. He noted that during his long career in the field, he's handled several cases involving missing children. He outlined the protocol for what law enforcement agencies do to handle the search and provide assistance for families.

The former sheriff said he was alerted to Athena's case around 7 p.m. the night she was abducted. Akin drove back to Wise County from Llano after he was told she hadn't been found within a two-hour window. 

Akin was asked about who all helped with the search for Athena on Dec. 1. In addition to sheriff's deputies, Texas Rangers, Fort Worth Police, Highway Patrol and game wardens, he said citizens brought out dogs and four-wheelers to help look for her. 

"It was shoulder-to-shoulder," he said, remarking he was told roughly 300 people had registered with emergency management for the formal search effort. He also noted the search began on the property and moved to a nearby church and firehouse.

Akin said several investigators worked on a lead when they learned about the FedEx package delivery, as the investigation picked up speed. 

The Wise County Sheriff's Office, by then, had set up a command center at the nearby fire station, which now included coordination with the FBI along with other agencies. Akin said Horner was taken into custody and search crews moved to locate Strand. He said her body was found in the Trinity River that evening, at BoBo Crossing, several miles away from home.

Akin was the one who notified Athena's family that she had been found in the river. He said he was able to get his eyes on the scene before returning to the church to share their finding.

"It's a hard thing to do," he said as his voice cracked with emotion. "But I was focused on that family."

A one-hour lunch was called at 12:45 p.m. Akin was excused from the stand after the court returned to session.

FBI agent testifies

After the lunch break, FBI Special Agent Patrick McGuire was called to the stand. He affirmed that local agencies, like the Wise County Sheriff's Office, would often call on the FBI for help with cases involving missing people. McGuire said he was called by another agent at the scene of Athena's disappearance and asked to track down who delivered the FedEx package.

McGuire said he and a team were able to determine the package came from Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. He said a manager they met with was able to determine the route and the company contracted by FedEx to handle the delivery. McGuire said the manager called Horner on speakerphone to ask about the route and if he had made a delivery to Athena's home. Horner, according to McGuire, said he didn't recall the address.

McGuire said he and a team approached Horner after locating him. Horner dropped a package, McGuire said, and was startled by the team. McGuire said during their in-person discussion that Horner then recalled the address after driving by the scene and that he remembered seeing a vehicle, an older green Astrovan missing a lower panel on the driver's door, leaving from there around the time he supposedly made his delivery. That information was shared with authorities set up at the command post in case the details were true. McGuire also noted that Horner became emotional about Strand's death.

However, McGuire noted that a search for the van Horner described turned up nothing. McGuire and the investigation team later got more information about Horner's deliveries, including an apparent 30-minute time gap between deliveries. McGuire and the team got back in contact with Horner, who told them he had felt sick and had to throw up along a roadway before continuing his route.

McGuire then noted that Horner told him the rear end of his FedEx truck had hit a tree on the Strand property, but he didn't see any visible damage and left. That was something McGuire said that seemed odd. McGuire then said investigators learned the truck was equipped with an inside camera that was recording, and that they requested access to the footage along with records tied to the delivery at the Strand property.

McGuire said the package was delivered, but not marked as such within the records. There were also a few more packages that were not marked as delivered. He also noted that Horner never admitted to him, at any time, that he was involved with Athena's disappearance.

After McGuire was dismissed from the stand, the judge called for a recess until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

What's ahead

Jurors are expected to see hours of additional evidence, including video footage near the river where Athena's body was found and video from inside the FedEx truck. 

Erfan Fard is a researcher and analyst. His father, mother, and two brothers live overseas.

"Right now, based on what my mom says, economically, the country is collapsed totally," Fard said. "Environmentally, Iran is collapsed. Agriculture, industry, all of that is shut down."

Communication has been difficult, he said, but not impossible.

"There's one-way communication," Fard said. "They can call me. The Iranian regime shut down the Internet, and there's no access to the Internet, and there is no freedom of speech at all. The people cannot talk about their lives freely."

Support for pressure despite uncertainty

He, and other Iranian Americans we spoke to, support pressure for change, even if it comes with uncertainty.

"We support the American soldiers... that they tried to eliminate the Islamic terrorism, but this is a long way to go," he said. "It won't happen in one night, and I believe it will be a long project for the future of the United States."

Reaction to U.S. policy statements

Earlier today, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would pause planned military action for two weeks, provided Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

That shift followed earlier, more alarming rhetoric, including a warning that "a whole civilization" could be at risk.

"He can eliminate the terrorist regime, but he cannot change the civilization of Iran, because the civilization of Iran is the history," Fard said.

Different interpretations of rhetoric

Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.

"He didn't mean the civilization of Iranians; he was talking about the Islamic Republic," Aria Salehi said. "I believe he was right on point because the Iranian people, they are following him. They want him to be straightforward regarding the situation in Iran. The people, they don't want to be disappointed."

At about noon, DPD said its Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called to the intersection of Lamar and Elm Street after officers observed a Chevy Tahoe parked in the road with a suspicious package inside. 

After arriving at the scene, the explosive team made entry into the Tahoe to check for possible explosive devices, prompting road closures, major traffic delays and widespread disruptions to public transit in the area. 

Sources told CBS News Texas that a man pulled up in the intersection where the Tahoe is, got out, and made threatening comments. DPD officers then noticed and reported something in the Tahoe, which led to the police response.

CBS News Texas Chopper witnessed a small explosion of a device in the back of the Tahoe, in which the tailgate flew open, and shrapnel flew. 

At about 1:20 p.m., officials said the vehicle and package were cleared, and no threat was found. 

Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area as officers worked to clear the scene. For those traveling through downtown, officials recommended using Ross Avenue or Commerce Street for east-west travel, and Griffin Street or Houston Street for north-south routes.

Public transportation was also impacted. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) said bus and rail passengers should expect delays but operations are resuming as normal. 

The CBD West Transfer Center and West End Station were closed. Trains are turning back at Pearl/Arts District, Deep Ellum, Victory and EBJ Union stations. Shuttle buses were canceled. 

Police said 65-year-old William Hemphill was arrested and charged with obstructing highway passageway. The investigation is ongoing. 

This is the same area where an active shooter parked his van in 2016 and killed five police officers.

Authorities say information provided by the child, identified by the pseudonym Allie Gray, and corroborated by investigators established probable cause for the first‑degree felony charge against 31‑year‑old Brandon Wade Vanscoy.

Police say Vanscoy, who was a volunteer baseball coach with the Burleson Youth Association, intentionally and knowingly engaged in conduct involving penetration of a child under 14.

Police outline allegations

In a statement, the Keene Police Department said detectives were called to the Johnson County Children's Advocacy Center on March 26 after an outcry about sexual abuse. 

The victim's parent made a police report, and the child was forensically interviewed. Investigators said the interview and subsequent investigation provided enough evidence to secure an arrest warrant.

Incidents described over several years

According to the affidavit, the child described multiple incidents occurring over several years, including while traveling to a car wash on March 22 and earlier at residences in Keene and Crowley. 

The child reported that these incidents occurred "whenever he could" and sometimes caused her discomfort, the document said.

Parents raise concerns about transparency

After Vanscoy's arrest, parents whose children are in the Burleson league said on social media that they are disappointed with the lack of transparency from the BYA on the matter.

The BYA issued a statement on social media, which said a volunteer "is no longer affiliated with our organization due to alleged conduct that does not meet the standards and expectations." 

The statement did not identify Vanscoy or provide any further details.

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Authorities uncovered a cockfighting operation in north central Parker County on March 23, leading to the arrest of Ernesto Rocha Ramirez, who allegedly tortured and mutilated hundreds of birds while training them for illegal fights, the report states.

Parker County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Animal Control Officers responded to an animal welfare check at Ramirez's residence. They found over 200 chicken coops, numerous dead, burned and injured birds, and evidence of systematic abuse, including live plucking, excessively shortened spurs, and steroid use to enhance fighting abilities. 

The report explains "shortened spurs" as a "practice done on fighting roosters so that steel fighting gaffs, spurs, and blades can be better fitted to the bird's legs, making the rooster's spurring action more lethal in a fight and giving the rooster a killing advantage."

Investigators also discovered a specialized training structure with rooster decoys and other equipment used to condition birds for cockfighting.

The Parker County Sheriff's Office said during the initial phase of the investigation, 28 roosters and 14 hens were seized and taken to a local veterinarian who determined the birds had "endured cruel and unnecessary treatment at the hands of their owner and caretaker." The veterinarian said there is no medical reason for the birds to have been live plucked or to have their spurs cut so short. The vet said these acts would cause unnecessary and unjustified pain to the animals and are consistent with the definition of torture.

Rocha Ramirez was arrested on March 31 on warrants for cockfighting and cruelty to livestock. Officials then discovered he was in the U.S. illegally, and ICE placed a hold on him pending a deportation hearing. He is currently held in Parker County Jail without bond.

"Whether it swims, flies, walks, or crawls, we take animal cruelty cases very seriously here in Parker County," Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said. "Anyone who disregards that will be held accountable."  

On April 2, PCSO investigators, with the help of Fort Worth-based animal rescue group Animal Investigations and Response (AIR), returned to the property and seized an additional 359 birds. All rescued animals were transported to the Weatherford Animal Shelter for medical treatment and care. AIR said it is coordinating veterinary evaluations in partnership with the Weatherford Animal Shelter veterinarian and staff.  

"We were all in agreement that these birds have suffered beyond comprehension but deserve a chance for a positive outcome if resources could be secured," said Monica Ailey-Welborn, with AIR. "In all the cockfighting cases we have assisted with, finding live plucked roosters was a first. I cannot begin to fathom the pain they have endured even before stepping in the fighting ring."  

Just hours before President Trump's deadline for Iran to accept a deal or face military consequences, Iranian Americans in North Texas feared for their relatives on the ground, saying the focus should stay on the people of Iran.

"We're in a wartime, so everyone's worried and following the news," said Homeira Hesami, the chairwoman for the Iranian American Community of North Texas. "The internet's still being down, you know, we don't have a very secure way to communicate with our family and friends back home, so sometimes, you know, they may be able to call out, but it's very patchy."

Tuesday, Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz,  following similar threats he made on Easter Sunday. TCU Political Science Professor Ralph Carter offered this perspective on the potential loss of life.

"In the worst-case scenario, President Trump carries out massive attacks against civilian targets, killing thousands or even millions of people, then I think Congress has to act," said Carter.

Carter added that targeting an entire civilization could amount to a war crime and raises serious questions about Mr. Trump's legal authority. He said this also shakes up the U.S.'s relationships with its allies.

"I do think that Iran will survive, whatever happens," Carter said. "I think the Iranian people will be united in a rally around the flag phenomenon to defend their homeland against an aggressor, and I think, again, this is one of those things where a weaker power outlasts a stronger power, because the stronger power gets tired of the price they have to pay to try to get a victory."

Hesami believes change in Iran must come from the Iranian people, not through foreign intervention.

"War has proven that sometimes it is not the solution, and the solution is relying on the Iranian people and their organized resistance," she said.

Less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants, Mr. Trump said he agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran.

"I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks," the president wrote on Truth Social.

He said the ceasefire, which he agreed to at Pakistan's request, was "subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz."

Halvorson was part of a crew responding to a two-alarm house fire on the city's historic Southside last September, when the home's garage collapsed around him, leaving him crushed beneath debris and his body covered in burns. Halvorson is home now, recovering, still in therapy, and facing additional surgeries. But his case drew widespread attention after his family took to social media, alleging that workers' compensation had denied and delayed parts of his care. He said that while he's getting the care he needs now, it's been a "horrible, agonizing" process.

After Halvorson's story became public, more than two dozen first responders came forward with similar accounts. An I-Team investigation found those stories are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.

On Tuesday morning, Fort Worth's director of human resources presented a 20-page overview of how the system is supposed to work, saying the goal is to treat employees with dignity and respect, and to provide high-quality medical care when first responders are injured in the line of duty.

"Workers' compensation is in place to ensure employees who are, injured or become ill as a result of their work, that they receive treatment on timely care and in some situations, compensation, for their situations," said Director of Human Resources Kristen Smith.

Fort Worth City Councilmember Charlie Lauersdorf said he doesn't believe there is ill intent when it comes to the workers' comp system, but that it's become clear to him that something has to change.

"There's been more and more and more stories," Lauersdorf said at the meeting. "Thirty plus first responders have come directly to me."

The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding two new support positions to help employees navigate the process.

Halvorson said he sees this meeting as a positive step in the right direction. But Lauersdorf said this is just the beginning.

"We're certainly not gonna stop the fight now because nothing's changed yet," he told CBS Texas in an interview following the council meeting.

How the system works

Across North Texas, when an employee of any city is hurt, he or she files a workers' comp claim. The city's insurance carrier or a third-party administrator decides whether care is approved. If a claim is denied, the case can be appealed to the Texas Department of Insurance.

State Rep. Jared Patterson has been a vocal critic of the workers' comp system and has been working on legislative changes for years. In an interview with the I-Team, he said that while insurance carriers make decisions, cities control those contracts.

In Fort Worth, taxpayers fund Sedgwick, the third-party administrator that handles workers' comp claims. In the past, the city has referred CBS Texas' questions about the system to Sedgwick, saying it made the decisions. Sedgwick, in turn, has referred us back to the city.

The I-Team found the same finger pointing in other North Texas cities.

To read the I-Team's full investigation, click here.

Kaleb Mickens, 34, received the sentence after pleading guilty to first‑degree aggravated assault-family violence in connection with Sheila Cuevas' Oct. 8, 2023, death, according to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.

Mickens also received 20 years for a probation revocation for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and 15 years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Dallas County.

Pattern of violence detailed

Prosecutors detailed a years‑long pattern of violence against multiple women, culminating in the assault that led to Cuevas' death. Each offense involved a different woman with whom he was in a relationship.

In a packed courtroom, multiple women delivered impact statements describing years of abuse, manipulation, torture, and sexual assault.

"There can be no justice that brings Sheila back, but there can be outcomes, and there can be accountability, and you deserve this," Cuevas' family, including her brother, told Mickens.

Online persona used for manipulation

According to prosecutors, Mickens, known as "Cash Cartier," was a prominent figure in IM Academy, using perceived wealth and status to lure and manipulate young people. He projected an image of success and promised recruits they could earn thousands by joining his team. 

Prosecutors said he used that persona to manipulate men and women through pressure, threats, and false promises while concealing a violent private life that stood in stark contrast to his polished online image.

False claim about dog attack

On the day of Cuevas' death, Mickens called 911 and claimed that his dog, "Soldier," had attacked her. 

Animal control euthanized the dog, but investigators later determined the animal had no role in her injuries or death.

On Monday, April 6, police announced the arrest of Saryiah Sanford-Griffin by U.S. Marshals.

Dallas Police said the shooting along Pin Tail Court, located near South Hampton Road and I-20, unfolded on March 11 just before 11 p.m. 

When officers arrived, 13-year-old Marcus Reeves Jr. was found lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. Officers immediately performed life-saving measures until Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and transported him to the hospital. He died just three days later.

Immediately following the shooting, officers spoke with the suspect, Sanford-Griffin, and a juvenile witness. Both said that Reeves Jr. was knocking at the door to speak with the juvenile. Sandford-Griffin said they both spoke to Reeves Jr. before closing the door.

Then, they told officers that they heard two gunshots, and when the juvenile looked outside through a window of the home, they saw Reeves Jr. on the ground and called 911.

On March 26, detectives interviewed another juvenile witness, who admitted that they were on a video call with the first juvenile witness when the two gunshots were heard.

When the juvenile asked what the noise was, the juvenile at the scene could be heard yelling, "Sariyah! You shot him," the arrest affidavit states.

The juvenile at the scene then asked for advice, and the juvenile on the phone told them to call 911, and the video call ended, officials said. 

Police have yet to release the motive in this case, but say Sandford-Griffin is now charged with capital murder. 

Recent shootings in Dallas

Dallas Police have investigated a handful of shootings in recent weeks. In early April, an evening shooting that broke out at a shopping center left a man dead. A suspect was charged with murder.

In late March, police investigated two deadly shootings in Dallas. Officers said a man admitted to shooting another man in the head along North Westmoreland Road, while a possible road rage shooting along South Fitzhugh Avenue left one person dead and two others wounded.

Another shooting Dallas Police have investigated was an ambush shooting along Sedona Lane earlier in March. Security camera video captured the moment a delivery driver walked up to a man's home with food, while a suspect waited around the corner of the home until the victim opened the front door. The suspect then jumped from around the corner and rushed the front door before running away.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Dallas police said the suspect made the food order to lure the victim to answer the door and shot him.

It hasn't stopped his congregants from seeking out the Lord or worshipping since the fire.

"Our church is not built on a denomination or on tradition. It's built on the unchanging truths of God's word, and that's a solid foundation on which to build a church," he said.

Jeffress hasn't stopped making time for a special friend at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He said right after the war with Iran started, he was there talking to Donald Trump.

"A couple of days after the war began in Iran, I was in the Oval Office with him, and I thanked him for his courage in confronting an evil that posed an existential threat to the survival of America, Israel, and the entire world," Jeffress said.

Trump's Easter post went in on the Iranians, threatening Tuesday as "Power Plant Day and Bridge day, all wrapped up in one." The president punctuated his message with expletives when some believed it was a Christian holiday; his tone should have been seasoned with peace.

"If President Trump were a third-grade Sunday school teacher in our church, that might be a problem, but he's not a third-grade Sunday school teacher," Jeffress said. "He's the president of the United States, and presidents sometimes have salty language. Every president we've had, Republican or Democrat, has had salty language."

The Iranians seemed unbothered by Trump's post.  In a report with Reuters, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said, "Iran's reaction would be one of reciprocating any such attack."

In an interview with the Associated Press, the country's  cultural minister called Trump "A unstable, delusional figure."

Jeffress would beg to differ, saying the caricatures of the president as erratic and incapable of carrying out his duties are not true, in his opinion. He said the president was as sly as a fox.

The First Dallas senior pastor said it seems people overlooked Trump's video on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is a statement on the White House's site as well.

"And it was the strongest and clearest expression of what the resurrection of Jesus Christ means that I've seen any president, Republican or Democrat, give," he said.

In the meantime, FBD has a resurrection goal of its own. Jeffress expects their new $130 million sanctuary to be done by Easter 2028.

The shooting happened Monday evening at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, just outside Miami, police in Seminole, Florida, said in a statement to CBS News.

His representative told CBS News late Monday that Offset "was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care. He is stable and being closely monitored."

Seminole police said the shooting happened after 7 p.m. at a valet area outside the hotel and casino and "resulted in non-life threatening injuries to an individual who was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood."

Two people were detained by police and an investigation was ongoing, they said. The site was secure and there was no threat to the public, and operations continued as normal, they added. 

It wasn't immediately clear what led to the shooting. It's also unclear whether surveillance footage from the heavily trafficked casino area could play a role in the investigation.

Atlanta ties 

Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, rose to fame as a member of the Grammy-nominated hip-hop group Migos, which originated in metro Atlanta. 

His connection to the city — and continued influence on its music scene — is prompting concern among fans and artists across Georgia.

The incident also underscores how ties to Atlanta's music industry continue to intersect with South Florida, a frequent destination for performances, events and nightlife.

Offset's family

The rapper is in divorce proceedings from Cardi B. They have three children.

They were secretly married in September 2017 in Atlanta. Cardi B announced that she had filed for divorce in 2024.

Offset's cousin Takeoff — another member of Migos — was shot and killed in 2022.