Athena Strand found dead after being kidnapped by FedEx driver: Wise County sheriff - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
The sheriff says a tip led them to a FedEx driver, who is believed to have abducted Athena from her home Wednesday night.
Athena likely died an hour after her disappearance, the sheriff said.
Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin confirmed that 7-year-old Athena Strand’s body was found Friday afternoon in Boyd, Texas.Akin says a tip led them to a FedEx driver, who is believed to have abducted Athena from her home Wednesday night.Athena likely died an hour after her disappearance, the sheriff said.
Acting FBI Agent In Charge Jim Dwyer says it was digital evidence that led them to the FedEx driver, but he would not specify.Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin confirmed that 7-year-old Athena Strand’s body was found Friday afternoon six miles from her home in Boyd, Texas."We were able to cover vast amounts of area and talk to tons of people more quickly than we would have without them," said Wise County Chief Deputy Craig Johnson.Akin says the girl's stepmother was the only adult home at the time of her disappearance.Akin said he did not recall any previous calls to the home.
The sheriff says a tip led them to a FedEx driver, who is believed to have abducted Athena from her home Wednesday night.Athena likely died an hour after her disappearance, the sheriff said