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Answers to Athena Strand

Answers For Athena

Athena Strand, 7, was found dead on December 2, two days after a FedEx driver kidnapped and killed her after making a Christmas delivery to her father’s home in Paradise, Texas.

Tanner Horner, 31, was arrested and has been indicted for capital murder and aggravated kidnapping. He is being held in the Wise County Jail on a $1.5 million bond.

The outpouring of grief and support has been overwhelming in Wise County and beyond, where students and residents have been wearing pink in honor of the free-spirited first-grader. 

Strand’s mother, Maitlyn Gandy, retained Varghese Summersett to assist in various aspects of this case, which has garnered extensive media attention and has the public demanding justice, both criminally and civilly.

This page contains information about the latest developments in the case, scheduled events, and ways to support the family during their extraordinary journey through grief. It will be updated regularly.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Feb 17, 2023

December 8, 2022 Press Conference

Our short-term efforts are focused on Athena’s family; taking as much as we can off their plates so they can mourn her loss. Our long-term goals are to thoroughly investigate how and why this happened and to hold any person or corporation accountable whose actions or inactions could have prevented this little girl’s tragic death. We will leave no stone unturned in our quest to get answers for Athena.

Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group Press Releases

> February 21, 2023: Athena Strand’s Mother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Accused Killer, FedEx and Big Topspin

> Febuary 16, 2023: Statement from Maitlyn Gandy Regarding Indictment of Tanner Horner

> January 20, 2023: Mattel Donates 2000 Barbies and Toys to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Memory of Athena Strand

> December 8, 2022: Press Conference Statement from Maitlyn Gandy, Mother of Athena Strand

> December 6, 2022: Mother of 7-Year-Old Athena Strand to Speak During Press Conference

Events

New!
Athena Strand COED Softball Birthday Tournament
May 13 – 14
Duncan Sports Park & Activity Center
400 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Duncan, OK 73533
Hosted: Maitlyn Gandy
The tournament is a celebration of Athena’s life and birthday.
Email: AllThingsAthenaStrand2015@hotmail.com to reserve your team’s spot
 

 
(Past) Athena Strand COED Softball Tournament 
January 7-8
Kenny Renshaw Park
2705 FM-51 Decatur TX
Call or text 817-690-9869 to sign up
→Purchase a sweatshirt or jersey: https://athenastrong.itemorder.com/shop/home/
 
(Past) Pink Out Ride for Athena
Sunday December 18, 1:00pm
Meet at 411 South Broadway Marlow, OK

How to Give

→ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4221d182

→ First Baptist Church Cottondale

  • Online: Go to fbcottondale.com, select “give,” select “to the Strand” family;
  • Text: Text the word “give” to 940-400-0144;
  • In Person: There is an offering box in the foyer of the church, 145 CR 3355, Paradise

→ First National Bank of Marlow – Comanche Branch
     P.O. Box 10
     Comanche, OK, 73529

→ Let a Soul Shine Foundation:  https://givebutter.com/letasoulshinefoundation

“It’s not just about painting and customizing a casket, it’s about helping families start their healing process.” -Trey Ganem

Tips, Leads, Information

If you have a tip or lead regarding this case or the defendant, please email it to answersforathena@versusinjury.com.

Media Inquiries

Melody McDonald Lanier 
Media Relations Director
Varghese Summersett
817-203-2220 (office)
817-821-3935 (cell)
melody@versustexas.com

If you would like to list an event or add information to this page, please contact Media Relations Director Melody Lanier at melody@versustexas.com.

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Answers to Athena Strand

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