Athena Strand, A Missing Texas Girl, Has Been Found Dead, And Her Delivery Driver Has Been Arrested On Multiple Charges.

Article: Athena Strand, A Missing Texas Girl, Has Been Found Dead, And Her Delivery Driver Has Been Arrested On Multiple Charges.

Source: Fox News

A 7-year-old girl who had been missing for several days in Wise County, Texas, has been found dead, according to authorities.

Late Friday night, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin announced that authorities discovered the body of 7-year-old Athena Strand during an afternoon search in Boyd after following a tip that led them to a delivery driver.

According to the sheriff, investigators believe the suspect kidnapped and murdered the girl.

According to Akin, Tanner Lynn Horner, a 31-year-old FedEx driver, later confessed to abducting the girl. Horner was a hired driver.

1. [+714] How can anybody harm a child? What kind of evil is that 😔

2. [+558] My God, WHY?! Why would anyone want to harm an innocent child?! How can anyone be so evil? 💔

3. [+477] I used to work at a school with 6 and 7-year-olds. They are so sweet and loving at that age. I can't believe someone would ever hurt a child. What a monster!

4. [+425] It's awful what happened. Teach your children to kick bite scream anything if they are being taken away by a stranger forcibly, and be wary around those who aren't known well. Raise your children well everyone and take care

5. [+420] I'm sickened by this. I cannot express enough sympathy for the family. Rest In Peace, Athena.

6. [+331] There are no words to describe the evil in this FedEx monster's heart.  This is beyond horrific

7. [+250] The sheriff's announcement reflected how many people feel. The emotions came through within the pausing of the statement. I'm at a loss for words and this hits home. Can't imagine what Athena went through o her last day, and quite honestly, I pray her soul was uplifted by our loving merciful heavenly father. Condolences to the family.

8. [+213] I was following the story for updates since I heard the news that she was missing, I had a tiny bit of hope that she might be safe and sound. How incredibly devastating to listen to this cruel, cruel news. Rest in peace little Athena, may you find a safe haven among the stars.

9. [+203] Hard to believe such evil lives within a person to commit a senseless act of violence on a child. God bless the family.

10. [+156] My prayers go out to this little girl's family. Nothing worse than losing a child. My heart breaks for them! God bless them and give them the strength to handle this horrible tragedy. Their angel is in heaven now.  She will always be in their hearts.