Elon Muskhas called for the execution of convicted murderer Tanner Horner following the release of disturbing trial details. The Tesla and SpaceX chief responded to a post on X about the killing of seven-year-old Athena Strand with the brief message, 'Execute him immediately.'
The comment came after Trending Politics co-owner Collin Rugg shared details from court proceedings in Texas, where Horner pleaded guilty to the murder of Athena Strand. The post included descriptions of audio and video evidence presented to jurors, as well as reactions reported during the trial.
NEW: Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand, seen on camera reacting to a woman telling him that a "seven-year-old kid" had been kidnapped.During the trial today, jurors broke down in tears after audio footage was played of Horner killing Athena…pic.twitter.com/ujrM7nunie
Horner admitted responsibility for the killing of the child, whose disappearance and death prompted a major investigation and national attention.
Rugg's post detailed testimony and evidence shown in court, including footage of Horner reacting after being told that a young child had been kidnapped in the area. According to the post, jurors were also shown recordings described as capturing the final moments surrounding the crime, which reportedly prompted emotional reactions in the courtroom.
NEW: Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand, seen on camera reacting to a woman telling him that a "seven-year-old kid" had been kidnapped.During the trial today, jurors broke down in tears after audio footage was played of Horner killing Athena…pic.twitter.com/ujrM7nunie
One portion of the post stated that during trial proceedings, audio was played in which Athena Strand can be heard repeatedly asking for her mother. It also claimed Horner instructed the child to remove her shirt and that she repeatedly said 'no' while calling for her mother. The post further described sounds of crying, screaming and banging during the incident, as reported by NBC.
Jurors were reportedly moved by the material presented, with some visibly emotional during playback of the evidence, according to the same account shared online.
The post also referenced earlier footage shown in court in which Horner was stopped while carrying out package deliveries. In that exchange, a woman told him that roads had been blocked due to a missing seven-year-old child. Horner is quoted as responding, 'Are you serious?'
It was under this post that Musk made his call to execute Horner 'immediately.' Multiple comments under Musk's reply, however, expressed disagreement. In one comment, a user said, 'Release him to general population in jail, no PC, convicts are allowed to rpe, trture and violate him of his humanity.'
Source: International Business Times UK
