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crime25 days ago•179 min saved

Texas ex-FedEx driver receives death penalty for 2022 murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

A former FedEx driver, Tanner Horner, was sentenced to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Paradise, Texas. Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder as his trial began, and jurors heard audio from inside his delivery van showing Athena’s final moments. The case found he would be a continuing threat to society, rejecting a life-without-parole sentence. Athena died from blunt force injuries with smothering/strangulation after being taken during a Christmas delivery; the defense argued factors like pregnancy-related issues, autism, and lead exposure, but the jury upheld the death penalty.

via CNN|

#athena-strand #crime #death-penalty

local25 days ago•3 min saved

Texas Jury Imposes Death Penalty in Athena Strand Case

A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand after he pleaded guilty; the sentencing phase featured emotional testimony from Strand’s parents and experts, with prosecutors urging the death penalty and the defense seeking life without parole. Horner will be held in Tarrant County before transfer to the Texas Department of Corrections, and Strand’s family delivered a powerful impact statement.

via CBS News|

#athena-strand #death-penalty #fedex-driver

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

FedEx driver pleads guilty in Paradise girl's death, faces death penalty

A former FedEx driver, Tanner Horner, pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand after delivering a Christmas gift to her Texas home; prosecutors say he strangled her in a panic after an initial claim of accidentally striking her, with evidence including DNA under her fingernails and video of the attack, and jurors will decide whether he receives the death penalty or life in prison.

via ABC7 New York|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"White father and son acquitted in attempted murder case of Black FedEx driver due to mistrial"

A mistrial was declared in the case of a White father and son charged with the attempted murder of a Black FedEx driver in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The defense attorneys requested the mistrial after a video was not turned over to the prosecution or defense by the Brookhaven Police Department. The defendants face charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and shooting into a motor vehicle. The mistrial has delayed justice for the victim and his family, and the defense's withholding of potentially crucial evidence necessitated the mistrial.

via CNN|

#attempted-murder #brookhaven #crime

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Mississippi White Men's Mistrial in FedEx Driver Shooting and Chase Case"

A mistrial has been declared in the trial of a White father and son accused of attempted murder for allegedly chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver in Mississippi. The mistrial was granted due to errors made by a police detective who admitted to improper testimony and withholding evidence. The driver, D'Monterrio Gibson, believes he was targeted because of his race. The mistrial has caused frustration and uncertainty for prosecutors, who are unsure if a new trial can be scheduled before the end of the year. Gibson's attorney has requested a Justice Department investigation into the police department's conduct, alleging potential obstruction of justice.

via The Washington Post|

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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Mistrial declared in trial of men accused of shooting at FedEx driver

A mistrial was declared in the trial of Brandon Case and his father, Gregory Case, who were charged with attempted murder for shooting at a Black FedEx driver in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The mistrial was declared after a police detective shared undisclosed information, leading to a request from the defense. The Cases were initially charged with aggravated assault but had the charges upgraded to first-degree attempted murder. The driver, D'Monterrio Gibson, was not injured, but his van and packages were struck with bullet holes. Gibson is still on paid leave from FedEx.

via ABC News|

#attempted-murder #brookhaven #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Mistrial Declared in FedEx Driver Shooting Case Involving Father and Son

A mistrial was declared in the case of Greg and Brandon Case, a white father and son charged with attempted murder for shooting at a Black FedEx driver, D'Monterrio Gibson. The mistrial was declared due to a key witness, Detective Vincent Fernando, violating multiple rules while on the witness stand. Defense attorneys argued that Fernando blurted out excluded statements and withheld evidence, leading to the judge granting the motion for a mistrial. The decision sparked emotional reactions from Gibson's family, and the judge acknowledged the sensitivity of the situation.

via WLBT|

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