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

[SMK777]

RSBM

Not a good sign.

 

[Erutan]

RSBM

Tensions in the home ?
Still on the fence regarding a neighbor/predator kidnapping Athena.

Not sure what to think.
She is certainly NOT hiding somewhere.

If the dogs circled around the house and followed her scent back to the front of the house or driveway, she left or was taken by vehicle.
M00.

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

Don’t mean to be negative, but this is worrisome. (Maybe reminds me of the Gannon Stauch case.)
Hoping for the very best outcome.

As per usu, I was telling my husband about Althena’s case and the first words out of his mouth, ‘sounds like Gannon’s case’. Gosh I hope not but..

moo ymmv JMVHAspieO

 

[SMK777]

As per usu, I was telling my husband about Althena’s case and the first words out of his mouth, ‘sounds like Gannon’s case’. Gosh I hope not but..

moo ymmv JMVHAspieO

Uh oh…..

 

[ralyla]

Helicopter up searching a wider area than before:

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[Erutan]

I see both opinions. Personally, I think the sense of urgency is missing because he's been in LE for 50 years (stated by him when reporter asked about LE's experience), and he understands the likelihood of this ending with a safe, alive Athena is miniscule.

bolding mine.
Agreed 100 %.

My anger is at the possibility that another child may have lost their lives due to someone else.
Not again !

We don't know who, but the change in wording to an investigation leading to a search makes me think LE have some idea of what might have happened ?
Grrr.
Imo.

 

[KMouse]

I see both opinions. Personally, I think the sense of urgency is missing because he's been in LE for 50 years (stated by him when reporter asked about LE's experience), and he understands the likelihood of this ending with a safe, alive Athena is miniscule.

I was shocked at him being in LE for 50 years. I don't know if I have ever seen somebody still working in LE at his age. You are correct in that it may be the reason for his demeanor.
I really hope they get a FLIR up tonight and they find her. I keep holding onto success stories about other kids who are found days later and are okay.

 

[Melmo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598814903682351104

Fox4 reporter
Breaking: We were talking to neighbors on CR 4599, roughly 7 mi away from Athena Strand’s Paradise home. Suddenly, we were approached by Wise Co. Sheriff’s deputies & told to move back immediately. We saw law enforcement gathering near a deep ditch on the side of the road.

 

[ralyla]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598814903682351104

Fox4 reporter
Breaking: We were talking to neighbors on CR 4599, roughly 7 mi away from Athena Strand’s Paradise home. Suddenly, we were approached by Wise Co. Sheriff’s deputies & told to move back immediately. We saw law enforcement gathering near a deep ditch on the side of the road.

Oh my gosh, this explains why the helicopter is now circling there. Red arrow is 4599

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[Melmo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598822587114586113

Video at the search site

 

[ralyla]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598822587114586113

Video at the search site

This is 6.8 miles from her home. It would take 2 hrs 11 min to walk. I don't know how she could walk 2 hours and not be seen..

268 Co Rd 3573 to County Road 4599

www.google.com

 

[Lillymac]

Doubtful; any route from the Decatur area to south of FW is going to be going through miserable traffic from about 3-6PM. School let out and commuter rush would make a 50-60 mile drive more like an hour and a half to two hours, assuming he didn't stop somewhere for gas and spend another 20 minutes waiting to get to a pump.

You are exactly right. I was going to post the same thing. Add an hour to any trip if you have to go thru the DFW Metroplex!

 

[Melmo]

View attachment 384533
This is 6.8 miles from her home. It would take 2 hrs 11 min to walk. I don't know how she could walk 2 hours and not be seen..

268 Co Rd 3573 to County Road 4599

www.google.com

I wonder what led them to this spot so far away. Maybe someone is talking.

 

[Loveallmyhorsesdogsandcats]

From this link, the reporters said (paraphrased),"... that LE have not said what time the dad left for the hunting trip ; only that he was gone when Athena arrived home ..." ?

Matt Howerton

This will be a LENGTHY post regarding the search for #AthenaStrand. I'm a reporter with WFAA and covered this story Thursday. The Wise County Sheriff's Office just wrapped up a presser about the...

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Confusing, LE has only stated was not there when went missing, maybe that is what they mean- will have to wait for more details

 

[sleuth_truths]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598822587114586113

Video at the search site

I can't tell if that's a blonde person or a dog coming up out of the ditch?

 

[Trebor5591]

Police activity 7 miles from Athena Strands home as reported on Twitter by Macy Jenkins, Fox News:

 

[ralyla]

I can't tell if that's a blonde person or a dog coming up out of the ditch?

Looks like a dog IMO based on movements. I'm sick.

 

[mrsmmm]

Oh man. This doesn't look good.

 

[sleuth_truths]

View attachment 384533
This is 6.8 miles from her home. It would take 2 hrs 11 min to walk. I don't know how she could walk 2 hours and not be seen..

268 Co Rd 3573 to County Road 4599

www.google.com

It was dark. Is it possible she was hit by a vehicle?

 

[ralyla]

Another view of the search location:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598823185817821184