Athena Strand found dead after being kidnapped by FedEx driver: Wise County sheriff

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[uggggggghhhhh]

Somewhere, her mom and dad are living the worst that life has to offer right now. I cannot imagine how they are feeling, this is so heartbreaking.

[ashleyfuhrmeister]

This poor child was probably counting down the days until Christmas, it just absolutely breaks my heart. My prayers go out to her family. I never cease to be amazed at how cruel this world can be. Stay safe everyone

[missmorena]

I'm sickened by this. I cannot express enough sympathy for the family. Rest In Peace, Athena.

[helenna_bobenna]

The fact he kidnapped and murdered a child and was given a bond is insane and sickening.

[Trizzyveli]

I work for FedEx and this sickens me. I’m a father of a 9 year old girl & my biggest fear is coming home to find she’s not there. My condolences goes out to this family, he’s truly a sick monster & deserves to burn. These type of situations are the reason why people look at delivery drivers with such paranoia as well as being stand off ish ! My prayers goes out to this family 🌹🙏🏽🙏🏽

[tylermulvaney]

how could someone do this to a child?! this man deserves everything coming his way and MORE

[PaulPavloPablo]

I used to work at a school with 6 and 7 year olds. They are so sweet and loving at that age. I can't believe someone would ever hurt a child. What a monster!

[lyrria]

This is beyond horrible. I don't understand how anyone can do something so unbelievably evil. That poor, sweet little angel did not deserve this. My heart and prayers go out to her family and friends.

[ladybug]

how can anybody harm a child? what kind of evil is that 😔

[bjbinmke]

There are no words to describe the evil in this FedEx monster's heart. This is beyond horrific.

[nizo]

I work at fedex express I am beyond disappointed and disgusted on this murderer. This man deserves the maximum punishment. Prayers to her family❤️

[cathy]

What a beautiful little girl. You have touched the lives of so many, especially your family. May you rest in peace 🕊️

[undeadmini]

Tragedy… as a father, I can only shudder at the thought of having to live a reality like this. Empathy over sympathy… one my brothers was murdered when he was 16 and another killed by a drunk driver at 31, when I was a junior in high school. It destroyed my parents and family.. I wish her parents a clear path to peace, serenity and Justice.

[tinacarpenter]

DONT LET YOUR CHILDREN OUT OF YOUR Prayers for this family!

[kathyhansen]

This happened roughly 20 minutes from where I live. One of my kids is the same age as Athena. This is so heartbreaking!💔 I hope justice is served.

[Ralphs-House]

As a single Dad out here in the UK, I stand firmly with her family. They will be more than heartbroken.

[richardmundt]

As the father of a daughter myself, my heart goes out to the girls parents. This is every parents WORST nightmare. Just hearing about it brings me to uncontrollable tears.

[kan]

Hurts to even think what she went through and how scared she must have been 😢
RIP beautiful baby

[MuffinsNyc]

Can’t wrap my head around who would hurt an innocent child. Rest In Peace angel

[rikumajumder]

Bad stepmother to let the child go alone. No matter what argument, you don't leave out your child.
Also show us the face of the murderer.