About this episode

The episode covers the tragic case of seven-year-old Athena Strand, who was abducted and murdered by a FedEx driver, detailing the evidence and trial that followed.

Seven-year-old Athena Strand disappeared on November 30, 2022, from her home in Wise County, Texas. The last person to see her alive was the FedEx driver who had just dropped off a package at her front door. He was also the person who killed her. Tanner Horner claimed he accidentally clipped Athena with his truck as he backed out of the driveway. But rather than call for help, he pulled her into his van and strangled her with his bare hands. Then he dumped her body in a creek. Athena had even told him her name. We're covering the digital evidence that led straight to Horner's door, the devastating footage from inside that delivery truck, and the trial that ended on May 5, 2026, with a death sentence. Athena liked to climb her favorite pear tree and hang from the branches with her sister. She deserved so much more. Content warning: Child abduction, murder, and references to sexual violence. Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Contact us at triggeredthepodcast.444@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chantal, Ashley

Topics covered

• child abduction
• murder
• true crime
• digital evidence
• trial

Keywords

• Athena Strand
• Tanner Horner
• abduction
• murder
• trial
• digital evidence
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Wise County, Texas

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