Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has been sentenced to death by a North Texas jury for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, whose body was discovered two days after she went missing in Paradise, near Fort Worth, Texas. Initially, Horner claimed he accidentally hit Strand with his truck, but evidence contradicted this, revealing he threatened her life. During the trial, Horner's defense attempted to argue that his autism and mental health issues, including Bipolar I disorder and anxiety, diminished his moral culpability. Experts testified that while Horner met the criteria for autism spectrum disorder, his conditions did not directly cause the crime. Ultimately, the jury found him guilty and rejected the defense's claims, leading to the death penalty verdict. Victim impact statements included a relative's admonition, “You will face the wrath of God,” underscoring the emotional weight of the case.