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The episode discusses the sentencing of Tanner Horner for the murder of Athena Strand and explores various legal issues surrounding a related case.

The MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the many legal problems facing “looksmaxxer” Clavicular, why he’s in trouble with Florida Fish and Wildlife, the fraud, battery, and assault accusations leveled against him by teen influencer protégé, the tragic murders of two University of South Florida doctoral students, the damning queries found in the suspect’s chatbot history, why his own family had a restraining order against him for years, MK True Crime Senior Producer Natasha Malone joins Ashleigh and Dave to share her experience being in the courtroom as Tanner Horner was sentenced to death for the murder of 7 year-old Athena Strand, the defense’s last-ditch effort to save their client’s life, what comes next for Tanner Horner on death row, the devastating impact statement Athena’s uncle delivered in court, and more. Ashleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.com Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com Veracity Health: Head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code MK for up to 65% off your order AirDoctor: Breathe cleaner air every day with AirDoctor—get up to $300 off at https://AirDoctorPro.com using…

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