Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty in the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. The 7-year-old was taken from her family home by a FedEx delivery driver and was dead within an hour of her abduction.  Authorities say a contract FedEx driver who was delivering a package to Strand’s home kidnapped the girl.   

Investigators say Strand got off a bus around 4:15 p.m. and was missing from the residence at some point before 5:15 p.m. after an argument with her stepmother.  An hour-long search ensued, but when Strand could not be found, 911 was called. 

Dozens of law enforcement and hundreds of volunteers joined the search effort. Police received a tip about the FedEx Driver Tanner Horner. When approached by police, Horner confessed. Police have not said whether Strand was sexually assaulted.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor; Author of “Red Flags” and NEW “Why Bad Looks Good: Biblical Wisdom to Make Smart Choices in Life, Love, and Friendship;" 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
Scott A. Johnson - Forensic Psychologist (Minnesota), 32 years specializing in addressing sexual predators; Author: "When “I Love You” Turns Violent" and "Physical Abusers & Sexual Offenders"
Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) & Lecturer: University of Texas and Texas A&M; Affiliated Faculty: University of Texas Medical Branch
Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.
Alexis Terezchuck - Crimeonline.com investigative reporter

Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty in the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. The 7-year-old was taken from her family home by a FedEx delivery driver and was dead within an hour of her abduction.  Authorities say a contract FedEx driver who was delivering a package to Strand’s home kidnapped the girl.   
Investigators say Strand got off a bus around 4:15 p.m. and was missing from the residence at some point before 5:15 p.m. after an argument with her stepmother.  An hour-long search ensued, but when Strand could not be found, 911 was called. 
Dozens of law enforcement and hundreds of volunteers joined the search effort. Police received a tip about the FedEx Driver Tanner Horner. When approached by police, Horner confessed. Police have not said whether Strand was sexually assaulted.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.wendypatrickphd.com">Wendy Patrick</a> - California prosecutor; Author of “Red Flags” and NEW “Why Bad Looks Good: Biblical Wisdom to Make Smart Choices in Life, Love, and Friendship;" 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD</li>
<li><a href="ForensicConsultation.org">Scott A. Johnson</a> - Forensic Psychologist (Minnesota), 32 years specializing in addressing sexual predators; Author: "When “I Love You” Turns Violent" and "Physical Abusers &amp; Sexual Offenders"</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) &amp; Lecturer: University of Texas and Texas A&amp;M; Affiliated Faculty: University of Texas Medical Branch</li>
<li><a href="CrispinInvestigations.com">Robert Crispin</a> - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.</li>
<li>Alexis Terezchuck - Crimeonline.com investigative reporter</li>
</ul>

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DEATH PENALTY: Tot Athena Strand, 7, Found Dead, KIDNAPPED by FedEx Driver.

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