Tanner Horner Trial Day 12: Autism expert believes killer faked alter ego named Zero
The defense is expected to present further testimony today regarding Tanner Horner’s mental health and childhood environment as they continue their efforts to convince the jury to choose a life sentence over the death penalty.
The defense is expected to present further testimony today regarding Tanner Horner’s mental health and childhood environment as they continue their efforts to convince the jury to choose a life sentence over the death penalty.
Witnesses describe Tanner Horner's childhood behavior
More witnesses took to the stand in Tanner Horner's capital murder trial on Thursday to describe his childhood behavior, all as Horner's defense team tries to keep him off of death row. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has the latest.
More witnesses took to the stand in Tanner Horner's capital murder trial on Thursday to describe his childhood behavior, all as Horner's defense team tries to keep him off of death row. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has the latest.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 11: Former teachers, specialists testify about killer's autism diagnosis
The defense is expected to present further testimony today regarding Tanner Horner’s mental health and childhood environment as they continue their efforts to convince the jury to choose a life sentence over the death penalty.
The defense is expected to present further testimony today regarding Tanner Horner’s mental health and childhood environment as they continue their efforts to convince the jury to choose a life sentence over the death penalty.
Tanner Horner's former teacher on the autism excuse
A retired speech pathologist who worked with Tanner Horner while he was in the seventh grade in Azle ISD testified on Friday about how autism affected him. Defense attorneys asked her if she thought it was the reason or an excuse for him kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand.
A retired speech pathologist who worked with Tanner Horner while he was in the seventh grade in Azle ISD testified on Friday about how autism affected him. Defense attorneys asked her if she thought it was the reason or an excuse for him kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Jurors hear testimony on Tanner Horner's mental state
Tanner Horner's defense claimed lead exposure as a child led to his brain being damage as they attempt to keep the convicted killer of Athena Strand out of death row. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner's defense claimed lead exposure as a child led to his brain being damage as they attempt to keep the convicted killer of Athena Strand out of death row. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 10: Jury hears more testimony on Horner’s childhood, mental health
Jurors returned to a Tarrant County courtroom on Thursday to weigh a death sentence for Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to capital murder and kidnapping in the 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Jurors returned to a Tarrant County courtroom on Thursday to weigh a death sentence for Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to capital murder and kidnapping in the 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Tanner Horner's mother breaks down during testimony
The mother of Tanner Horner broke down on the stand today during the third week of the trial to decide whether Athena Strand's convicted killer will get the death penalty or life in prison. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
The mother of Tanner Horner broke down on the stand today during the third week of the trial to decide whether Athena Strand's convicted killer will get the death penalty or life in prison. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Tanner Horner's mother testifies in son's defense
Tanner Horner's mother was put on the stand today by his defense as they try to keep Athena Strand's killer out of the Texas death chamber. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner's mother was put on the stand today by his defense as they try to keep Athena Strand's killer out of the Texas death chamber. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 9: Tanner Horner's mother testifies for his defense
The defense begins its case in Day 9 of the Tanner Horner sentencing trial, calling expert witnesses to testify about the defendant's mental health and childhood history in an effort to avoid the death penalty for the 2022 murder of Athena Strand.
The defense begins its case in Day 9 of the Tanner Horner sentencing trial, calling expert witnesses to testify about the defendant's mental health and childhood history in an effort to avoid the death penalty for the 2022 murder of Athena Strand.
Tanner Horner's Mom: 'I want to tear his a-- up'
Tanner Horner's mother admitted that while she still loves her son, she's angry about what happened. "She was just a baby," Mrs. Horner cried.
Tanner Horner's mother admitted that while she still loves her son, she's angry about what happened. "She was just a baby," Mrs. Horner cried.
Tanner Horner's mom testifies about drug use | FULL
The mother of the man who pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand testifies about her challenging upbringing, which included a history of teen pregnancy, drug abuse, and sexual abuse by her stepfather. She admitted to using heroin and drinking heavily before learning she was pregnant with Tanner Horner.
The mother of the man who pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand testifies about her challenging upbringing, which included a history of teen pregnancy, drug abuse, and sexual abuse by her stepfather. She admitted to using heroin and drinking heavily before learning she was pregnant with Tanner Horner.
Athena Strand murder trial: What to expect this week for Tanner Horner's punishment phase
Jurors have Monday and Tuesday off in the death penalty trial for Tanner Horner. On Wednesday, the defense is scheduled to call its first expert witness in an attempt to spare Horner's life following the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Jurors have Monday and Tuesday off in the death penalty trial for Tanner Horner. On Wednesday, the defense is scheduled to call its first expert witness in an attempt to spare Horner's life following the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Athena Strand murder trial: Key takeaways from the Tanner Horner punishment phase
The sentencing trial for Tanner Horner is on hold until Wednesday after a week of harrowing testimony and graphic evidence detailing the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
The sentencing trial for Tanner Horner is on hold until Wednesday after a week of harrowing testimony and graphic evidence detailing the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Athena Strand's father describes emotional toll at trial
The father of Athena Strand testified about the emotional toll his daughter's murder has taken on him during Tanner Horner's murder trial on Thursday. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
The father of Athena Strand testified about the emotional toll his daughter's murder has taken on him during Tanner Horner's murder trial on Thursday. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 8: Audio of Athena Strand's killing played for jury
On Thursday, the jury heard audio from inside of Horner's van while he strangled 7-year-old Athena Strand.
On Thursday, the jury heard audio from inside of Horner's van while he strangled 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Trial Video: Tanner Horner cleaning FedEx truck after killing Athena Strand
Video shown in the capital murder trial of Tanner Horner on Thursday shows events after he killed 7-year-old Athena Strand and dumped her body. He drove to a gas station to clean the inside of the FedEx truck then went to the FedEx facility. He then called the dispatch and requested the same truck for the next day. He said "it smells like barf in here" and that "it must have been something I ate."
Video shown in the capital murder trial of Tanner Horner on Thursday shows events after he killed 7-year-old Athena Strand and dumped her body. He drove to a gas station to clean the inside of the FedEx truck then went to the FedEx facility. He then called the dispatch and requested the same truck for the next day. He said "it smells like barf in here" and that "it must have been something I ate."
Video shows Tanner Horner's behavior after Athena's murder
It is yet another very difficult day in court for the jury deciding the fate of a confessed killer who kidnapped and strangled a seven-year-old girl. Athena Strand's father testified about his daughter's death, and the jury listened to audio of the murder itself—audio that was not played on the livestream of the proceedings.
It is yet another very difficult day in court for the jury deciding the fate of a confessed killer who kidnapped and strangled a seven-year-old girl. Athena Strand's father testified about his daughter's death, and the jury listened to audio of the murder itself—audio that was not played on the livestream of the proceedings.
Trial Video: Tanner Horner the day after killing Athena Strand
This video, shown in court, is the day after Tanner Horner killed Athena Strand. He is seen driving the FedEx truck through the area where officials were searching for Athena. He speaks to a person there and asks them to move so he can make his deliveries. They told him there had been a kidnapping and he appeared shocked at the news.
This video, shown in court, is the day after Tanner Horner killed Athena Strand. He is seen driving the FedEx truck through the area where officials were searching for Athena. He speaks to a person there and asks them to move so he can make his deliveries. They told him there had been a kidnapping and he appeared shocked at the news.
Athena's mother testifies in trial for her daughter's murder
Powerful testimony from Athena Strand's mother will be taken into consideration as the jury weighs a potential death sentence for Tanner Horner. The trial stretched nearly two weeks.
Powerful testimony from Athena Strand's mother will be taken into consideration as the jury weighs a potential death sentence for Tanner Horner. The trial stretched nearly two weeks.
Tanner Horner hears testimony from Athena Strand's mom
The man guilty of killing Athena Strand heard testimony from her mother in an emotional day in court on Wednesday. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the latest in the Tanner Horner murder trial.
The man guilty of killing Athena Strand heard testimony from her mother in an emotional day in court on Wednesday. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the latest in the Tanner Horner murder trial.