Benjamin Jones and Shaina Buccicardi, of St. George, said they will do all they can to help their dog, which has Horner's syndrome, smile again. Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to the capital murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in a Texas court.

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Learn about the case details and Horner’s background. In December 2022, former FedEx driver Tanner Horner was arrested and charged in connection with 7-year-old Athena Strand's kidnapping and death. Here's everything to know about where Tanner Horner ... Horner's letter to the Strand family was apologetic and placed blame for the girl's death on him, but a letter to detectives blamed someone else.

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Week one has ended in Tanner Horner’s punishment trial. See what jurors were shown and what the defense challenged in court. Testimony and interview footage on Day 3 of Tanner Horner's capital murder trial pulled back the curtain on evidence. After Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to killing Athena Strand Tuesday morning, jurors heard testimony and viewed evidence as they now will decide whether Horner will receive the death penalty. On Day 5 of Tanner Horner’s punishment phase trial, jurors viewed suicide letters he wrote and heard testimony on van evidence.

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