Jury Weighs Fate of Athena Strand Killer as Past Rape Allegations Surface

1 sourceUpdated Apr 15, 2026

A Texas courtroom is now focused on deciding the punishment for Tanner Horner, with jurors hearing testimony about prior allegations as they determine whether he should face the death penalty for the murder of Athena…

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