FORT WORTH, Texas — FedEx driver Tanner Horner is believed to have kidnapped and killed 7-year-old Athena Strand in “a crime of opportunity” while delivering a package outside her…
By Amy McDaniel | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Although Athena’s cause of death hasn’t been determined, “we do believe she died by his hand,” Akin said in an exclusive interview with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It does not appear that the child was hit by the FedEx truck, he said. Asked about Horner’s motive for abducting the girl, Akin said, “To me, it’s a crime of opportunity.” Authorities said Horner did not know Athena or her family.
Akin said he doesn’t expect further updates Saturday on the investigation, which is almost complete. Law enforcement is working on turning the case over to prosecutors to formally file charges.
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