Pre-trial hearing underway for man accused of killing Athena Strand
The 7-year-old was abducted from her Wise County driveway and allegedly killed by a FedEx driver. That suspect, Tanner Horner, faces capital murder and kidnapping charges.
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The 7-year-old was abducted from her Wise County driveway and allegedly killed by a FedEx driver. That suspect, Tanner Horner, faces capital murder and kidnapping charges.
November 30 marks 3 years since 7-year-old Athena Strand disappeared from her home in Paradise, Texas.
The Texas House passed an "Athena Alert" bill on May 9, allowing law enforcement to quickly issue a regional alert when a child goes missing without confirmation of an abduction.
Athena's Alert, or House Bill 3556, aims to alert the public about missing children faster.
The former FedEx driver accused of kidnapping and killing Athena Strand has pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping and capital murder.
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
The mother of a 7-year-old girl who was kidnapped and killed by FedEx driver Tanner Horner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against them and the contracting company that hired him.
CBS 11 is working to figure out if the death penalty is on the table in the 7-year-old's death.
The three charges, filed in Tarrant County, appear unrelated to Strand's death. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/athena-strand-alleged-killer-charged-child-sexual-assault/
The three charges, filed in Tarrant County, appear unrelated to Strand's death.
Jacob Strand, the father of the Wise County girl who was killed by a Fedex driver earlier this month, has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of murdering her, Fedex, and the contractor he worked for.
Jacob Strand, the father of the Wise County girl who was killed by a Fedex driver earlier this month, has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of murdering her, Fedex, and the contractor he worked for.
Family and friends have said their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Horner admitted to police that he accidentally ran over Strand, then panicked and strangled her.
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
The FedEx driver accused of killing Athena Strand was delivering a Christmas gift -- a box of 'You Can Be Anything' Barbie dolls -- for the girl the day she was reported missing.
After an opening prayer at the Cottonwood First Baptist Church, Maitlyn Gandy spoke publicly for the first time since her daughter's murder.
The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand speaks out during a vigil Tuesday night at First Baptist Church in Cottondale.
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale. They prayed and sang in honor of the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale. They prayed and sang in honor of the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
As Wise County residents continue to mourn the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, a prayer vigil was held at the county courthouse Monday night.
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