“She Fought Until the End” | Haunting Closings & Verdict for Tanner Horner in Athena Strand Trial [TtEIseVEBuE]
In this emotional and disturbing breakdown, Lauren Matthias walks through the defense’s final attempt to explain Tanner’s behavior through trauma, autism spectrum traits, fetal alcohol exposure, and childhood neglect… before the prosecution delivers a devastating rebuttal witness from Tanner’s own past. We unpack the expert testimony, the battle over future dangerousness, the prosecution and defense closing arguments, and the jury’s final decision to sentence Tanner Horner to death. This episode also explores the psychological themes at the center of the case — remorse, manipulation, predatory behavior, and whether understanding someone’s past can ever explain unimaginable violence. Sponsors: Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Article by visiting —discount automatically applied at checkout. Mint Mobile: Get Mint Mobile’s 3-month 5GB plan for $45 upfront ($15/mo) as a new customer at Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:14- Defense Psychologist Dr. Jolie Brams 27:04- Timothy Fitzpatrick 38:12- Billy, Tanner's cousin 46:27 - Dr. Arambula 1:09:47- Jury Instructions 1:13:25- Prosecution Closing 1:27:00- Defense Closing 1:45:49- Prosecution Rebuttal 1:55:19- Verdict 1:58:44- Victim impact statement 2:03:28 - Closing Dr. John's breakdown of the case: Become a Hidden gem: Find exclusive episodes on Patreon: Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow. What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Become a channel member and gem: Join for channel emojis: We're a true crime news channel working to ensure that the public gets the most factual information on the latest crimes. This video is a news piece in the public's interest. This video was created with the intent of educating the public. HAUNTING Last Arguments Reveal the Horror Athena Strand Endured Before Tanner Horner Learns his Fate “She Fought Until the End” | Haunting Closings & Verdict for Tanner Horner in Athena Strand Trial Tanner Horner’s Fate Revealed after Prosecution ANNIHILATES Defense Witnesses “She Fought Until the End” | Haunting Closings & Verdict for Tanner Horner in Athena Strand Trial tanner horner,tanner horner sentencing,tanner horner verdict,tanner horner trial livestream,Athena strand,athena strand trial,Tanner horner death row,athena strand sentencing,true crime,true crime stories,death row,true crime recaps,athena strand case,athena strand update,tanner horner update,athena strand full story,true crime documentary,hidden true crime,lauren matthias,trial watchers,true crime youtubers,fedex driver kills 7 year old,crime story