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Delivery driver pleads guilty to capital murder in Texas girl's death

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Athena was naked when her body was discovered.

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Horner is facing a sentencing trial where jurors will decide if he should face the death penalty for capital murder.

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Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder in the death of Athena Strand.

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Open Questions

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What specific mental health diagnoses or conditions Tanner Horner has been formally assessed with, beyond the factors cited by his attorney.
The exact timeline and sequence of events between Athena being placed in the truck and her death, given Horner's changing stories.
Whether there were any prior incidents or complaints against Tanner Horner in his role as a FedEx driver.
The current status of the sentencing trial and when a final decision on the death penalty is expected.
The full content and context of the audio and video evidence from Horner's truck that was presented in court.
Distance from Athena's home to where her body was foundfactual

Horner dumped Athena's body beside a country road near a river, about nine miles from her home.

According to Daily Mail - News
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Athena's nude body was found in an area of the Trinity River called Bobo Crossing, about 13 miles from her home by car.

According to www.fox4news.com

Context: This discrepancy affects the understanding of the crime scene location and the distance Horner traveled with the body, which could be relevant for sentencing considerations.

Nature of DNA evidencefactual

There was DNA evidence of sexual assault.

According to Daily Mail - News
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Prosecutors have indicated there is DNA evidence of sexual assault.

According to www.fox4news.com

Context: While both sources mention DNA evidence, one presents it as a confirmed fact and the other as an allegation by prosecutors, creating uncertainty about the conclusiveness of the evidence for readers.

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