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

[diggndeeperstill]

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.

 

[mrsmmm]

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.

If she has a history of running away and left yesterday due to an argument - that tracks - I would assume she probably got lost? But it was pretty cold last night (28 degrees per weather.com). If she didn't have proper winter clothing on, I'd be worried about how she made it through the night.

 

[Tracey4AU]

A 7 year old...running away....overnight? Not buying it.

 

[mrsmmm]

<modsnip: quoted post removed> Here's mention of step-mom in MSM:
The Wise County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) says they got a call from a mother shortly before 7 p.m. on Nov. 30. She said she had went to the daughter’s room, but she was not there. After looking for her stepdaughter, 7-year-old Athena Strand, for about an hour, she contacted the Sherriff's Office.
Child missing out of Wise County since Wednesday evening

 

[SuziQ]

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.

If she could have, She would have come home when it got dark and she got hungry. Imo.

 

[JurassicParker]

Has the father spoken out yet? Is there any other family involved right now besides the stepmom? I hope this doesn't end up the way I think it will. Hoping wherever she is that she has the same fight as her namesake.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

If she has a history of running away and left yesterday due to an argument - that tracks - I would assume she probably got lost? But it was pretty cold last night (28 degrees per weather.com). If she didn't have proper winter clothing on, I'd be worried about how she made it through the night.

That weather is very concerning. Something is off because I would think she would go home if she could. It was cold 35 degrees when she was reported missing at 7p. Here is a link to weather.

Past Weather in Wise County, Texas, USA — Yesterday or Further Back

Weather reports from the last weeks in Wise County with highs and lows

www.timeanddate.com

 

[MinnyPin]

7 year olds don’t “run away” this long and if there is a “history” of a child that young running away that raises red flags for me.

 

[Tracey4AU]

7 year olds don’t “run away” this long and if there is a “history” of a child that young running away that raises red flags for me.

I second that x 1000

 

[iQuill]

Oh my ... just saw this thread and ... can't help but think, oh no, not again. Seven years old is a very young child and no matter how independent, not likely to intentionally stay away from home all night. Once it starts to get dark, most kids would head home, unless they are lost, or can't ... for some other reason. Gosh, I hope they find this little girl real quick, that she is safe, and can be returned to her family.

I haven't yet seen any news reports featuring the parents and/or stepparents, or anything telling us their names. I know they are victims and we cannot sleuth them but it would be helpful to see them or know their names. Prayers for little Athena and all who love her. Moo

 

[HIM_Darling]

On that much land, I wonder if she had a "hideout"? If she is allowed to play anywhere on the property, I bet she does. Though I would think she would have been found by now if she was there. Or maybe she attempted to walk to her moms or a grandparents house and something happened to her on the road?

 

[MsMarple]

A 7 year old...running away....overnight? Not buying it.

I'd like to know if there were previous calls to 911 reporting Athena as a runaway. Otherwise I question where the sheriff got the information, mom, dad, stepmom?

 

[Tracey4AU]

I'd like to know if there were previous calls to 911 reporting Athena as a runaway. Otherwise I question where the sheriff got the information, mom, dad, stepmom?

As to who gave that information, that's a good question. I haven't seen the answer.

 

[mrsmmm]

I'd like to know if there were previous calls to 911 reporting Athena as a runaway. Otherwise I question where the sheriff got the information, mom, dad, stepmom?

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."

 

[ralyla]

Finally received an amber alert. I am about an hour away, many people are volunteering and assisting with drones. Paradise is a small town, I don't understand how she got away unless someone took her.

 

[JurassicParker]

Just got this on my phone.
Edited to add that I’m about 4 hours out from Paradise but the whole state of Texas probably gets it.

 

[Peppery]

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?

 

[cvaldez1975]

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AMBER Alert issued for 7-year-old Athena Strand of Wise County

Police said Strand's mother spent "about an hour" looking for her before contacting the sheriff's office.

www.cbsnews.com

WISE COUNTY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — Police are searching for 7-year-old Athena Strand after her mother reported her missing from their Wise County home Wednesday evening.

Strand's mother reported her missing around 6:40 p.m. Nov. 30. Police said she spent "about an hour" looking for her daughter before contacting the sheriff's office.

Police said Strand was last seen near the 200 block of County Road 3573 in Paradise, Texas. She was wearing a plaid jacket, jeans and boots.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Wise County Sheriff's Office at 940-627-5971.

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

PARADISE, Texas — Multiple officials are helping a family look for a little girl that hasn't been seen since Wednesday evening in Wise County.

The county sheriff says they got a call from a mother shortly before 7 p.m. on Nov. 30. She said she had been looking for her daughter, 7-year-old Athena Strand, for about an hour.

As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the Wise County sheriff said she hasn't been found.
Athena was last seen around the 200 block of Country Croad 3573 in Paradise, Texas.

Multiple police departments, local Texas Rangers, fire departments and other are a part of the search

Anyone with information should call the Wise County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) at 940-627-5971.

this second link says step daughter?

 

[SuziQ]

When was the last independent sighting of Athena?

 

[ralyla]

When was the last independent sighting of Athena?

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