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.

Tornadoes touch down in Runaway Bay, Springtown; 2 killed

National Weather Service survey teams confirmed Sunday that an EF-2 tornado touched down in Wise County during Saturday’s severe storms, packing winds that reached 135 mph.

Tornado-warned storms, flooding hits North Texas; 1 confirmed dead

After a tornado reportedly damaged part of North Texas Saturday night, a new tornado watch was issued for much of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex overnight into Sunday morning.

1 killed in Runaway Bay after severe storms tear across North Texas

At least one person was killed and at least six others have been injured after a powerful storm that produced at least one apparent tornado ripped across North Texas on Saturday night.

Witnesses describe Tanner Horner's childhood behavior
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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.

Jurors hear testimony on Tanner Horner's mental state
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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.

Tanner Horner's mother breaks down during testimony
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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
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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.

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.

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.

Athena Strand's father describes emotional toll at trial
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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.

Athena's mother testifies in trial for her daughter's murder
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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
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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.

Athena Strand's mother delivers emotional testimony
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Maitlyn Gandy, Athena Strand's mother, delivered an emotional testimony during the seventh day of Tanner Horner's trial to decide whether he will receive the death penalty or life in prison for killing the 7-year-old girl in 2022. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has the latest.

Tanner Horner Trial Day 7: Athena Strand's mom testifies; killer's DNA detected on sexual assault swabs

It was an emotional day of testimony Wednesday for the death penalty trial of Tanner Horner. The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand took the stand to talk about how her daughter's 2022 murder has affected her family.

Male DNA found on Athena Strand's rape kit
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A forensic analyst testified during Tanner Horner's murder trial that male DNA was found on Athena Strand's rape kit. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the second week of testimony in the trial deciding whether Horner will receive the death penalty or life in prison.