In a Texas courtroom, jurors heard audio evidence related to the final moments of seven-year-old Athena Strand during the trial of delivery driver Tanner Horner. The case stems from November 2022, when Athena was reported missing after being outside her home. Authorities later determined she had been abducted and killed.

During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence, including recordings and Horner’s statements, to argue that his actions were intentional. Horner previously claimed the incident began as an accident, but prosecutors dispute that account.

Athena’s family continues to seek justice while honoring her memory. The court proceedings will determine the legal outcome of the case.