FedEx Driver Sentenced to Death for Murder

Law And Justice

Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has been sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas in November 2022. Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping. The jury determined he posed a continuing threat to society and rejected mitigating factors.

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20 Questions Medium Ages 12+ May 6, 2026

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This study set covers Law And Justice through 20 practice questions. Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has been sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas in November 2022. Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping. The jury determined he posed a continuing threat to society and rejected mitigating factors. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 Who was sentenced to death for the murder of Athena Strand?

A Tanner Horner
B Elijah Strand
C George Gallagher
D James Stainton

2 What was Tanner Horner's profession?

A Police Officer
B FedEx Driver
C Teacher
D Doctor

3 What was the age of the victim, Athena Strand?

A 6 years old
B 7 years old
C 8 years old
D 9 years old

4 In what year did the murder of Athena Strand occur?

A 2021
B 2022
C 2023
D 2024

5 Where did the crime take place?

A California
B New York
C Texas
D Florida

6 What was Tanner Horner's plea in court?

A Not Guilty
B Guilty
C No Contest
D Innocent

7 What was the specific charge Horner pleaded guilty to?

A Assault
B Burglary
C Capital Murder and Aggravated Kidnapping
D Robbery

8 How long did the court proceeding for the death penalty last?

A Less than a week
B About a week
C More than two weeks
D A full month

9 Who is Elijah Strand in relation to Athena?

A Her father
B Her uncle
C Her teacher
D Her neighbor

10 What method does Texas use for executions?

A Electric Chair
B Lethal Injection
C Gas Chamber
D Hanging

11 When did Athena Strand disappear?

A November 28, 2022
B November 30, 2022
C December 2, 2022
D December 4, 2022

12 How did Horner claim he killed Athena?

A He shot her
B He stabbed her
C He struck her with his van and strangled her
D He pushed her off a cliff

13 Who is the District Attorney for Wise County?

A George Gallagher
B James Stainton
C Susan Anderson
D Phil Helsel

14 What was the jury's choice for sentencing Horner?

A Death or life in prison with parole
B Death or life in prison without parole
C A fine or probation
D Community service or a prison term

15 What was the first special issue the jury found that allowed the death penalty?

A Probability of future violence
B Lack of remorse
C Victim's age
D Defendant's prior record

16 What was the second special issue the jury rejected regarding mitigating factors?

A Mitigating factors justifying life in prison without parole
B Defendant's cooperation with authorities
C Defendant's good behavior in jail
D Defendant's mental state at the time of the crime

17 What was a mitigating factor argued by Horner's defense?

A His military service
B His mother's heavy drinking during pregnancy and fetal alcohol syndrome disorder
C His charitable work
D His strong family support

18 Who was Horner's defense attorney?

A James Stainton
B George Gallagher
C Susan Anderson
D Elijah Strand

19 What did Athena's uncle say about Horner's actions?

A He said Horner deserves a second chance
B He said Horner is a footnote in Athena's story
C He expressed sympathy for Horner
D He said Horner saved Athena from a worse fate

20 Where was the trial moved to ensure a fair trial?

A Dallas
B Houston
C Fort Worth
D Austin

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