- A former delivery driver has been indicted for capital murder in the death of a 7-year-old Texas girl.
Tanner Horner is accused of kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in December 2022. He was indicted on murder and kidnapping charges Thursday in Wise County. Arrest affidavits show Horner told investigators he killed Athena because he accidentally struck her with his delivery truck and was afraid she would tell someone.
Tanner Horner has been indicted on murder and kidnapping charges in the December 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand.Athena’s mother spoke out about the indictment, thanking the grand jury. “Please take a moment to hug your children and loved ones. No one is promised another day,” she said.