The death of the little girl shocked the United States Athena Beach, 7-year-old apparently killed by Tanner Lynn Hornera 31-year-old man who worked as a driver for the well-known parcel company FedEx.
The girl was reported missing from the city on Wednesday, November 30 paradiseState of Texas so it was arranged around 200 volunteersPolice patrols with dogs and a helicopter with thermal imaging for their location.
More than 200 people participated in the search for Athena Strand. Photo: NBCDFW
However, last Friday, December 2, the County Police wise reported at a press conference that he had been arrested hotter about the capital murder and the heightened kidnapping allegations against Athena Strand.
Depending on the medium United States today, authorities said the defendant had admitted his crimes against the minor. The person who was distributing packages near the victim’s house would have taken advantage of the fact that the girl left her house after a fight with her stepmother to kidnap her. The woman immediately went in search of her, but she was never found.
The little girl was eventually found dead more than 100 miles from the home she shared with her father and stepmother, and the cause of death has not yet been established.
Various memorials were erected in honor of the victim. Photo: fox 4
For its part, through a statement, the company FedEx He said: “Words cannot describe our shock and sadness at the reports of this tragic event. First of all, our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time and we continue to fully cooperate with the investigative authorities. At this point, any further questions should be directed to the police.”
In accordance with James J Dwyerthe acting special agent in charge of the office of the fbi In Dallas, “digital evidence and connections to FedEx helped” identify Horner as the killer.
The #Pinkout4Athena campaign is promoted in honor of Athena Strand. Photo: Twitter Capture/@NorthwestISD
The hashtag was promoted via social networks #Pinkout4Athenawith which people from all over the world are interviewed North Texas to join the campaign using her favorite color: pink. Several people, including his schoolmates, have pledged to support the initiative.