Procedural hearing set in capital murder case against Athena Strand suspect

The capital murder case against Tanner Horner, accused of the 2022 kidnapping and strangulation of 7-year-old Athena Strand, is heading to a procedural pretrial hearing on Monday as the trial approaches its scheduled 2026 start date.

Missing Irving 12-year-old found safe in Alabama

Alison Ramirez-Lopez was found safe in Alabama after going missing Sunday morning when she left to walk to a friend's birthday party.

Report: Athena Strand’s capital murder trial moved

Tanner Horner, the man accused of murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County will go to trial in Tarrant County instead, according to a new report.

What is an Athena Alert?: What you need to know

After the 2022 disappearance of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County, a new bill was signed into law that created a version of an Amber Alert known as the ‘Athena Alert.’ Here's what it means.

Athena Strand murder suspect denied jail transfer

Tanner Horner, the man accused of murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County, will not be moved to another jail. His lawyers had requested the transfer claiming he was subjected to "cruel and unusual punishment."

New law creates 'Athena Alert,' named after Wise County 7-year-old

The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.

Athena Strand remembered on what would have been her 8th birthday

Athena Strand's family members are hoping to keep her memory alive by asking others to wear pink on what would have been her 8th birthday. The Wise County girl was kidnapped and murdered just before Christmas.

Athena Strand-inspired 'Athena Alert' bill passes Texas House

The so-called ‘Athena Alert’ bill would allow law enforcement to issue alerts in the region when a child goes missing, even if there is no confirmation of an abduction, which is required to issue and AMBER Alert.

Tanner Horner pleads not guilty to killing, kidnapping Athena Strand

According to an arrest affidavit, Horner confessed to accidentally hitting Strand with his van while delivering a package to her home in Wise County in December 2022.

Athena Strand's mother files wrongful death lawsuit against accused killer, FedEx, contracting company

Athena Strand's parents, Maitlyn Gandy and Jacob Strand are seeking “fair and reasonable” compensation for mental anguish, loss of companionship and more in their 7-year-old daughter's death.

Athena Strand's mother, lawyers launch investigation into FedEx hiring practices

Maityln Gandy, the mother of Athena Strand, called for a private investigation into the process that allowed delivery driver Tanner Horner to be hired.