The Kidnapping and Murder of Athena Strand

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In this week's heart wrenching episode, we examine the tragic and senseless murder of 7 year old Athena Strand, and the absolute demon who was convicted of killing her: Fed-Ex driver, Tanner Horner who was paid to deliver a package that contained a Christmas gift for the young girl. This is truly one of the most horrifying and disturbing child murder cases in recent true crime history, so listener discretion is strongly advised. 

Today's Sources Include:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/06/what-happened-athena-strand-tanner-horner-death-penalty/89959135007/

https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/uncles-powerful-words-follow-death-sentence-for-fedex-driver-who-killed-7-year-old-athena-strand/507-09f4c16c-a755-4799-9dbd-e239ac1c1a05?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WGRZ_-_Channel_2,_Buffalo&fbclid=IwdGRleARorNNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeTOUrh0DAPxE5h4B3n-Wf_pgc6gUleZGfLUQqXt9BAbgiuBBoNHxbWMknOa4_aem_A8JGAh3ZjNlCI_PSgKt6nw

https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/killer-fedex-driver-who-murdered-little-athena-strand-sentenced-to-death/

https://www.dps.texas.gov/news/new-law-makes-changes-amber-alert-system

https://people.com/athena-strand-kidnapping-death-what-to-know-11945465

https://www.aetv.com/articles/lead-blame-serial-serial-killer

https://youtu.be/ozXLY04SahA?si=UpwbxPFjGnQYe7aO

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