The punishment phase in the Tanner Horner murder trial is entering its final week as jurors decide whether the former FedEx delivery driver will be sentenced to life in prison or the death penalty. Horner has admitted to kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand. Throughout the punishm ent phase, jurors have heard from defense witnesses who discussed Horner’s mental health and developmental history, along with testimony from members of his family. Prosecutors argued that Horner’s actions — both during and after the murder — showed he was capable of planning and thinking clearly. The trial is expected to wrap up this week. Tanner Horner trial Wise County Apr 30 Jury hears about Tanner Horner's mental health, background as testimony continues Wise County Apr 29 Tanner Horner's mental health, background dissected before jury in capital murder case Wise County Apr 28 Character witnesses detail Tanner Horner's behavior on Day 16 of trial ...read more read less