Maitlyn Gandy, the mother of 7-year-old Texas girl Athena Strand, is mourning the loss of her daughter and speaking out about the pain her family is experiencing.
On Nov. 30, AthenaNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthAthena Strand's mother, Maitlyn Gandy, speaks at a press conference on Dec. 8 about her daughter's abduction and death.“Good morning, thank you all for being here. My name is Maitlyn Gandy and I’m the mommy of Athena Presley Monroe Strand,” she began as her voice broke.
Gandy explained that Athena was abducted when she was visiting her stepmother and father in Paradise, Texas. She had planned to bring her daughter back to their home in Oklahoma after the Christmas break. She listed her 27th birthday, Athena’s little sister’s third birthday and their family’s Christmas Eve tradition as a few of the moments they will not get to experience with Athena.
“I have felt your prayers, read your messages and letters, and I see your pink everywhere,” said the mom, whose hair was dyed pink.Gandy said, “I want everyone to know Athena. She was an amazing little girl who loved dancing, singing and all animals -- dogs, cats, horses, lizards, chinchillas. She also loved school and all her friends in the first grade, who are now also struggling with her senseless murder.
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