Found Deceased TX - Athena Strand, 7, last seen at home, 200 block County Rd 3573, Paradise, 30 Nov 2022

[Chelly]

She has a history of running away…

1. How long does she usually stay gone?
2. Where does she usually go to?
3. Does she run away from both mom’s and dad’s houses?
4. Did she take anything with here? Favorite toy, blanket, backpack?
5.what usually happens when she returns? Is she punished, so maybe scared to come back? Or is she welcomed and the problem worked out?

WHO said she has a history of running away? The Sheriff? MSM? Please provide a link .

 

[MsMarple]

That thought crossed my mind too. But even if she DID have a history of running away we are talking about a 7yo. I can't imagine those episodes would have lasted very long. They'd get bored and/or hungry and come home if they could. I don't even think my 11yo would make it very long "running away."

Plus, I'd think that at least one of the adults would have an idea of where she would go when she was angry; someone with a habit of running off likely has a familiar place to run *to*, as other posters have already mentioned.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

A few sex offenders nearby. All have victims that are young, one as young as 8. May not be relevant at all, but the risk is there.

https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry/map/load?mapReqId=1&channel=p-SexOffenderJs&address=Goldthwaite%2C+TX%2C+USA

 

[CurlyQ]

Why does a 7 year old have a history of running away?

 

[diggndeeperstill]

Who said she has a history of running away? LE? Would like to see a link, please.

update as of 23m ago. Just listening myself.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598395217639460864

Edit to add commentary:

Left after an argument between mother and daughter. The daughter Athena ran away.
Sheriff says that she is known to run away or leaving the house. They see this as good news and they hope she will return.
Infrared is out
LE went to each house in the area.
Worried about weather
at this time they believe she left on her own, but not ruling out abduction or that something happened.
interviewing friends in the area for insight
100's of volunteers from the area.

Follow my quote up to the tweet. The reporter was live on scene repeating the information.

 

[Chelly]

The child’s mother reported Athena Strand missing to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office at 6:40 p.m., after the family had been looking for her for about an hour, according to the Wise County Messenger. Athena’s mother told the sheriff’s office that she went to her daughter’s room about 5:30 p.m. and she wasn’t there, the Messenger reported.

Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article269449807.html#storylink=cpy

So, Athena was in her room, then just disappeared?

 

[Walker007]

A few sex offenders nearby. All have victims that are young, one as young as 8. May not be relevant at all, but the risk is there.

https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry/map/load?mapReqId=1&channel=p-SexOffenderJs&address=Goldthwaite%2C+TX%2C+USA

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I just literally look up the same thing. Lord, I pray not.

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

So, Athena was in her room, then just disappeared?

after an argument

 

[mrsmmm]

So, Athena was in her room, then just disappeared?

My interpretation is the last time stepmom saw her she was in her room, stepmom went to get her/check on her at 5:30 and she wasn't there anymore. She looked for her for an hour and then called police.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

My heart goes out to her and her family. I hope there are security cameras near her house that captured her leaving and allow for a clear timeline, etc. At 7-years-old she's still like a preschooler - not yet able to really make a plan. She can't understand the dangers.

 

[MsMarple]

Amber Alert Issued!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598414227177349130

 

[Elliot_Alderson]

Don't they always say they can't send out amber alerts without a vehicle description or did I imagine that?

 

[jellybean96]

Don't they always say they can't send out amber alerts without a vehicle description or did I imagine that?

1. The missing child must be 17 years of age or younger.

2. The law enforcement agency believes the missing child has been abducted. This means the child was either unwillingly taken from their environment without permission from the child’s parent or legal guardian, or taken by the child’s parent or legal guardian who commits an act of murder or attempted murder during the time of the abduction.

3. The law enforcement agency believes the child is in danger of serious bodily harm or death.

4. The law enforcement agency has conducted an investigation that has verified that an abduction has taken place or ruled out alternative explanations.

5. Sufficient information is available to distribute to the public that could assist in locating the abducted child, suspect, or the vehicle used in the abduction.

How to Issue an Amber Alert – Texas Center for the Missing

centerforthemissing.org

 

[Chelly]

Don't they always say they can't send out amber alerts without a vehicle description or did I imagine that?

Yeah, at one time there had to be a reasonable belief by authorities that an abduction had occurred.

 

[jellybean96]

This article has Athena last seen wearing a gray/black long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans with flowers on the front pockets and brown boots.

AMBER Alert issued for missing North Texas girl in Wise County

Police said the mother of 7-year-old Athena had been looking for her since before 6 p.m. She was last seen around County Road 3573 in Paradise.

www.wfaa.com

 

[diggndeeperstill]

"We're looking at everything from a criminal standpoint or just a missing child, so we're not gonna leave anything unturned and we're not gonna put the blinders on it could be any number of things. We are looking at all those possibilities."

Words from the video by Sherrif Lane Akin.

Seems like this video was around 11 am.

 

[Elliot_Alderson]

1. The missing child must be 17 years of age or younger.

2. The law enforcement agency believes the missing child has been abducted. This means the child was either unwillingly taken from their environment without permission from the child’s parent or legal guardian, or taken by the child’s parent or legal guardian who commits an act of murder or attempted murder during the time of the abduction.

3. The law enforcement agency believes the child is in danger of serious bodily harm or death.

4. The law enforcement agency has conducted an investigation that has verified that an abduction has taken place or ruled out alternative explanations.

5. Sufficient information is available to distribute to the public that could assist in locating the abducted child, suspect, or the vehicle used in the abduction.

How to Issue an Amber Alert – Texas Center for the Missing

centerforthemissing.org

Thank you!

 

[MsMarple]

IMO unless this sweet little girl spent the night in a barn or other warm place I'm afraid she won't be faring too well by now. MOO of course and hoping for good news.

 

[mrsmmm]

It's hunting season right now isn't it? At least it is where I live. Has anyone thought to take a look at deer cams in the area?

 

[ralyla]

Very dense woods and a few ponds around the area she went missing Co Rd 3573 · Texas 76073