Tanner Horner Faces Sentencing In Fort Worth
The sentencing trial for former FedEx driver Tanner Horner continues in Fort Worth. Horner pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of Athena Strand. A jury is currently deciding between a death penalty sentence or life in prison. Jurors are hearing testimony from both sides, including emotional statements from the Strand family. The trial is expected to continue through the remainder of the week. The proceedings are continuing as scheduled, with further developments expected. Potential sentences include life in prison without parole or the death penalty. Horner previously pleaded guilty to the 2022 kidnapping and killing of seven-year-old Athena Strand. Wise County DA James Stainton described Horner as having sexually assaulted Strand before her death.
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KRLD Dallas
“The sentencing trial for a former FedEx driver continues today in Fort Worth. Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of Athena Strand.”
KRLD Dallas
“Strand family. The trial is expected to continue through the week.”
KRLD Dallas
“The trial is expected to continue through the week.”
CNR Economic Voice
“Tanner Horner Sentencing Trial Continues”
KRLD Dallas
“a jury has come up with a sentence for Tanner Horner, who admitted to killing Athena Strand in 2022.”
KRLD Dallas
“Fort Worth jury needs three hours to decide on a sentence for Tanner Horner. Horner had already pleaded guilty to killing seven-year-old Athena Strand back in 2022.”
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