BREAKING - Athena Strand, the missing 7-year-old girl from North Texas, has been found dead in rural Wise County.
A two-day search in rural Wise County amid cold temperatures led to the discovery of Athena Strand's body. The 7-year-old was first reported missing from her father's home on Nov. 30.At about 8:00 p.m., her body was found about 6 miles away from her home, Sheriff Lane Akin said Friday evening.
Police said that the contract driver of a FedEx truck abducted Athena and that she likely died within an hour based on digital evidence and on a confession. The driver was named as Tanner Lynn Horner, 31. He is being held at the Wise County Jail on charges of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping. His bond has been set at $1.5 million.
Tanner Lynn Horner has been charged with capital murder and aggravated kidnapping in the death of Athena Strand.Sheriff Akin said that at about the time Athena went missing, Horner dropped off a package at the home. She was probably abducted from her driveway, about 200 yards away from the house. According to the Sheriff, Horner gave detectives at least two false locations - including an area of CR 4599 that wasThere was no information about a possible motive, but authorities said Horner did not know Athena or her family.did not rule out foul playThe Wise County Sheriff's Office said they received a call from her stepmother reporting her missing after the two had an argument while her father was not home.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Athena Strand found dead after being kidnapped by FedEx driver: Wise County sheriffThe sheriff says a tip led them to a FedEx driver, who is believed to have abducted Athena from her home Wednesday night. The driver confessed to kidnapping her. Athena likely died an hour after her disappearance, the sheriff said.
Read more »
Volunteers in Wise County help search for missing 7-year-old Athena StrandVolunteers continued searching for Athena Strand while there was daylight Thursday. They said they will continue searching Friday morning.
Read more »
7-year-old Athena Strand missing, last seen inside Wise County homeBOLO: Police are searching for 7-year-old Athena Strand after her mother reported her missing from their Wise County home Wednesday evening.
Read more »
Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old Athena Strand of Wise CountyUPDATE – An Amber Alert has been issued for 7-year-old Athena Strand of Wise County. Authorities believe her health and safety are in danger.
Read more »
Amber Alert Texas: 7-year-old Athena Strand last seen in Paradise, outside of Fort WorthThis little 7-year-old girl may be in danger, according to Texas DPS. All the vital information you need to help find the missing child is here.
Read more »
Amber Alert: FedEx contract driver accused of taking and killing 7-year-old Athena StrandAuthorities said they found closure in a statewide Amber Alert, but not the result they hoped. Now, a FedEx contract driver faces a capital murder charge.
Read more »