# What Do You Do With PURE EVIL? Texas Jury Delivers Death Sentence in Athena Strand Case

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Podcast: [Crime Talk with Scott Reisch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-talk-with-scott-reisch-334294)
Published: 2026-05-07T21:40:00+00:00
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## Resource

What do you do with pure evil? In the Athena Strand case, a Texas jury answered that question in under three hours. Tanner Horner, the former FedEx driver convicted in the kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, has been sentenced to death. In this video, we break down the evidence, the defense's argument, and why the jury moved so quickly. Subscribe to Crime Talk for more true crime analysis, case updates, and legal breakdowns #AthenaStrand #TannerHorner #TrueCrime #DeathPenalty #TexasCrime #CrimeTalk

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