“She Fought Until the End” | Haunting Closings & Verdict for Tanner Horner in Athena Strand Trial

Hidden True Crime

True Crime, Documentary, News, Society & Culture, News Commentary

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2026

⏱️ 132 minutes

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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 https://www.article.com/discount/hidden —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 https://mintmobile.com/hidden About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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2:05.6	We are finally in the last stretch of this trial, the trial for justice for Athena Strand.
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