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FedEx driver confesses to murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

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Tanner Horner confessed to killing Athena Strand.

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Prosecutors have indicated there is DNA evidence of sexual assault.

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What specific mental health diagnoses or conditions Tanner Horner has been formally assessed with, beyond the defense's claims of autism and mental illnesses.
Whether the DNA evidence of sexual assault has been conclusively linked to Tanner Horner through forensic analysis.
What the exact content of the audio/video evidence from Horner's truck reveals about the moments leading up to and during the killing.
Why Tanner Horner changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on the eve of the trial, and what negotiations or considerations influenced this decision.
What the jury's final sentencing decision will be regarding the death penalty versus life imprisonment for Tanner Horner.
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