{"podcast":{"title":"Murder Files Unsealed","slug":"murder-files-unsealed-6698983","podcast_index_feed_id":6698983,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6017387/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85b705e7765fb92baea0b9e8a2deadb8.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Welcome to \"Murder Files Unsealed\" a True Crime Podcast, your portal into the darkest corners of the human psyche and the chilling stories that have left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we delve deep into the realms of real-life mysteries, unsolved cases, and the minds of both criminals and investigators. 🎙️ Podcast: Tune in to our gripping podcast episodes, where we breathe life into these haunting tales through immersive storytelling and in-depth interviews with experts, detectives, and survivors. Each episode takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, from shock and fear to empathy and hope. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, our podcast offers a captivating blend of suspense, intrigue, and human drama. 🕵️‍♀️ Our Commitment: At \"Murder Files Unsealed,\" we are dedicated to respecting the sensitivity of these stories while ensuring that the voices of victims and their families are heard. We strive to shed light on the relentless pursuit of justice, the tireless efforts of law enforcement, and the resilience of survivors. Our content is meticulously researched, and we approach each case with empathy and integrity. Join us on this ca…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T16:22:53.217409+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983"},"episode":{"title":"What happens next after Tanner Horner death sentence?","slug":"what-happens-next-after-tanner-horner-death-sentence","published_at":"2026-05-09T15:23:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/what-happens-next-after-tanner-horner-death-sentence","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-next-after-tanner-horner-death-sentence--71938146","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71938146/tanner_horner_and_the_texas_appeals_machine.mp3","summary":"In 2026, former delivery driver Tanner Lynn Horner was sentenced to death by lethal injection for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of seven-year-old Athena Strand. Despite the defense’s attempt to use autism and neurological impairments as mitigating factors, the jury was moved by harrowing evidence, including audio recordings of the victim’s final moments. Following the verdict, the Strand family expressed a sense of profound justice while noting that the defendant would eventually be forgotten. Under Texas law, Horner’s sentence triggers an automatic appeals process that typically lasts over a decade. He currently resides in near-total isolation at the Polunsky Unit, where he will remain until his legal challenges are exhausted. This case highlights the tension between the finality of a death sentence and the slow-moving reality of the capital punishment system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"In 2026, former delivery driver Tanner Lynn Horner was sentenced to death by lethal injection for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of seven-year-old Athena…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2743,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/episodes/what-happens-next-after-tanner-horner-death-sentence/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/what-happens-next-after-tanner-horner-death-sentence.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}