FedEx driver charged with kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old girl

Shock has generated in the United States the death of the little girl Athena Strand, 7-year-old, who apparently was killed by Tanner Lynn Horner a 31-year-old man, who worked as driver of the well-known parcel company fedex.

The girl had been reported missing on Wednesday, November 30, in the city of Paradise state of Texas so it was arranged around 200 volunteers police patrols with dogs and a helicopter with thermal imaging for their location.

However, last Friday, December 2, the County Police wise reported at a press conference that he had arrested horner for the charges of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping against Athena Strand.

According to the medium usa today the authorities reported that the defendant had admitted his crimes against the minor. The subject, who was delivering packages near the victim’s home, would have taken advantage of the fact that the girl left her house after arguing with her stepmother in order to kidnap her. The woman went looking for her immediately, but she no longer found her.

The little girl was finally found dead more than 100 miles from the home she shared with her father and stepmother, the cause of his death has not yet been clarified.

For its part, through a statement, the company fedex He expressed: “Words cannot describe our shock and grief at the reports surrounding this tragic event. First of all, our thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time and we continue to cooperate fully with the investigating authorities. At this time, any further questions should be directed to the Police.”

In accordance with James J Dwyer Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Office of the fbi in Dallas “digital evidence and associations with FedEx” helped identify Horner as the killer.

The hashtag has been promoted through social networks #Pinkout4Athena with which people from all over the world are asked north texas to join the campaign, thus using their favorite color: pink. Several people, including his schoolmates, have confirmed that they will support the initiative.

Source-larepublica.pe