TX - Athena Strand, 8, Abducted & Murdered By FedEx Contract Driver, Tanner Horner, Paradise, 2022 #2

[Niner]

Interesting...I also searched by name

Hmmm.... wonder what IS happening??
And thanks for checking.

 

[Niner]

@roche.analisa - thought I would check in & see if there might be a next hearing date yet? TIA!

I do have jury selection on 1/29/26 with final jury selection on 4/1/26 & trial beginning on 4/7/26.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

3 years later: FedEx driver awaiting trial in murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

November 30 marks 3 years since 7-year-old Athena Strand disappeared from her home in Paradise, Texas.

www.cbsnews.com

November 30 marks 3 years since 7-year-old Athena Strand disappeared from her home in Paradise, Texas.

The 7-year-old was abducted from her Wise County driveway and allegedly killed by a FedEx driver. That suspect, Tanner Horner, faces capital murder and kidnapping charges, but he is not expected to stand trial until next spring at the earliest, due to venue changes and other delays.

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Horner was indicted on Feb. 16, 2023, for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10. Wise County District Attorney James Stainton said he intends to seek the death penalty.

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Horner pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping and capital murder in 2023.

After delays and a change of venue, jury selection for Horner's trial is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026. The trial is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

 

[Niner]

3 years later: FedEx driver awaiting trial in murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

November 30 marks 3 years since 7-year-old Athena Strand disappeared from her home in Paradise, Texas.

www.cbsnews.com

November 30 marks 3 years since 7-year-old Athena Strand disappeared from her home in Paradise, Texas.

The 7-year-old was abducted from her Wise County driveway and allegedly killed by a FedEx driver. That suspect, Tanner Horner, faces capital murder and kidnapping charges, but he is not expected to stand trial until next spring at the earliest, due to venue changes and other delays.

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Horner was indicted on Feb. 16, 2023, for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10. Wise County District Attorney James Stainton said he intends to seek the death penalty.

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Horner pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping and capital murder in 2023.

After delays and a change of venue, jury selection for Horner's trial is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026. The trial is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

Thanks for that article. Too bad they don't mention his next court date.... last one I have was in April, 2025.

 

[roche.analisa]

@roche.analisa - thought I would check in & see if there might be a next hearing date yet? TIA!

I do have jury selection on 1/29/26 with final jury selection on 4/1/26 & trial beginning on 4/7/26.

Only shows 4/1 on all 4 charges

 

[Niner]

Only shows 4/1 on all 4 charges

Thanks for checking! Will be back - oh say another month...