A heartbreaking replace within the case of Athena Strand‘s tragic demise…
As you recognize, 7-year-old Athena (pictured above, left) left her college final Wednesday at round 4:15 p.m. to go to her dwelling in Paradise, Texas. The younger woman’s stepmother quickly referred to as 911 at 6:40 p.m. to report her lacking after she seen she wasn’t in her room and had looked for her for about an hour. CBS Information reported that she advised investigators the 2 argued whereas Athena’s father wasn’t dwelling, and initially, investigators believed Athena had simply ran away. Sadly, Sensible County Sheriff Lane Akin reported the little woman was later discovered useless almost 200 yards away from her home. So heartbreaking…
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FedEx driver Tanner Lynn Horner (pictured above, proper) was taken into custody after it was found he kidnapped the woman from her driveway. It’s reported he confessed to the homicide and was arrested and charged with capital homicide and aggravated kidnapping. His bond has been set at $1.5 million. Up to now police haven’t been capable of establish a potential motive and Horner had no connections to Athena or her household.
On Thursday throughout a press convention, Strand’s mom Maitlyn Gandy (pictured above, middle) revealed the supply driver had delivered the woman’s Christmas current earlier than the kidnapping — a set of You Can Be Something Barbie dolls:
“Athena was robbed the chance to be something she wished to be. I used to be robbed of watching her develop up by a person everybody was supposed to have the ability to belief to do one easy process: ship a Christmas current and depart.”
Gandy continued on to say she hopes FedEx will replace their hiring insurance policies:
“I would like everybody to know Athena. She was a tremendous little woman. A monster tried to take Athena’s voice, however we’re her voice. Screening and hiring insurance policies have to be put into place so monsters sporting supply uniforms don’t present up at our doorsteps.”
Tearfully, the mom added:
“Athena might be cremated, and she’s going to come dwelling in an urn as a result of I’m not anyplace near being able to let my child go.”
So, so unhappy. You possibly can hearken to Maitlyn’s full assertion (beneath):
Final week, the transport firm launched an announcement on Twitter sending its condolences to the household:
“Our ideas are with the household of Athena Strand throughout this most tough time. Phrases can’t describe our shock and sorrow surrounding this tragic occasion. We proceed to cooperate absolutely with the investigating authorities.”
Our hearts proceed to be with Athena’s household and family members amid this horrific tragedy.
[Image via Texas Department Of Safety/Wise County Sheriff’s Office/LiveNOW from FOX/YouTube]
