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Story summary
- Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, pleaded guilty to capital murder in the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Horner stated he accidentally struck Athena with his van while delivering a Christmas gift in December 2022.
- In a panic, he admitted to strangling her to prevent her from informing her father.
- Athena's body was discovered two days later, and the trial is now focused on determining Horner's punishment, which could include the death penalty or life in prison.
- The package delivered was a box of Barbies intended for Athena.
