Tanner Horner condemned to die for murder of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand
A Wise County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death Tuesday for the kidnapping and murder of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand, bringing an emotional end to a case that has gripped Texas for more than a year. The verdict came in less than three hours as the courtroom sat silent, weeks after jurors heard graphic and painful testimony about Athena’s final moments.