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Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl after delivery at her Texas home DALLAS (AP) — A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while…

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What happened

Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl after delivery at her Texas home DALLAS (AP) — A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while…

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Jurors in a Fort Worth courtroom decided on Tanner Horner’s punishment after hearing about a month of testimony …

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In the rolling pastures south of Granbury, a low mechanical hum has become a constant backdrop to daily life. Neighbors say the noise and vibrations [come from a crypto mine]”
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The provided evidence consists of general definitions and price charts for cryptocurrency. There is no specific evidence regarding a crypto mine south of Granbury or noise complaints from neighbors.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cryptocurrency is a type of digital asset that uses distributed ledger, or blockchain, technology to enable a secure transaction. [1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency
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web search NEUTRAL — Top cryptocurrency prices and charts, listed by market capitalization. Free access to current and historic data for Bitcoin and thousands of altcoins.
https://coinmarketcap.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 30, 2026 · What Is Cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cryptocurrency.asp
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Claim 2: “Joni Lamb, founder and president of Daystar Television Network, died Thursday after facing serious health issues”
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The claim is confirmed by both a web search result and a Wikipedia entry stating that Joni Lamb, co-founder and president of Daystar Television Network, died on May 7, 2026, following serious health issues.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marcus Daron Lamb (October 7, 1957 – November 2021) was an American televangelist, prosperity theologian, minister, Christian broadcaster, and anti-vaccine advocate. He was the co-founder, president,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Lamb
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Daystar Television Network commonly known as Daystar Television or just Daystar, is an American evangelical Christian-based religious television network owned by the Word of God Fellowship, founde…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daystar_Television_Network
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb (née Trammell; 1960 – May 7, 2026) was an American Christian broadcaster who was the co-founder, president, and executive producer of the Daystar Television Network. She began to be involved…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Lamb
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Claim 3: “Visitors to White Rock Lake may notice new restrictions and barricades near a bald eagle nesting area, as three eaglets begin learning to fly”
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Two independent web search results confirm that restrictions and barricades were implemented at White Rock Lake to protect a bald eagle nesting area with three eaglets learning to fly.
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web search NEUTRAL — The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_eagle
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web search NEUTRAL — Visitors to White Rock Lake may notice new restrictions and barricades near a bald eagle nesting area, as three eaglets begin learning to fly. According to a release from the City of Dallas, Dallas Pa…
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/dallas-takes-st…
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web search NEUTRAL — This week, barricades have been placed near the nesting area, blocking vehicle access. Cyclists are being asked to slow down, and the nearby playground is closed. "This is a privilege for us here, and…
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/white-rock-lake-eaglets-f…
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Claim 4: “A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift.”
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Multiple independent sources (Flipboard, Google News, AOL, and other web search results) confirm that former FedEx driver Tanner Horner was sentenced to death for the killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas.
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web search NEUTRAL — A former FedEx delivery driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to killing a seven-year-old Texas girl, Athena Strand, in 2022. A jury gave Tanner Horner a death sentence afte…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8pqz50l33o
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web search NEUTRAL — Former delivery driver Tanner Horner sentenced to death for murdering seven-year-old Athena Strand in Texas.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — In December 2022, Tanner Horner was arrested in connection with the kidnapping and death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. On April 7, the former FedEx driver pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravate…
https://www.aol.com/articles/where-tanner-horner-now-know-21…
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Claim 5: “Jurors in a Fort Worth courtroom decided on Tanner Horner’s punishment after hearing about a month of testimony”
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Multiple web search results confirm that a Tarrant County jury in Fort Worth sentenced Tanner Horner to death after weeks (specifically mentioned as 20 days) of testimony.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Battle of the Little Bighorn, known to the Lakota and other Plains Indians as the Battle of the Greasy Grass, and commonly referred to as Custer's Last Stand, was an armed engagement between combi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gordon Keith is an American broadcaster on KTCK SportsRadio 1310 AM "The Ticket" in Dallas, Texas. He has shared hosting duties with George Dunham and Craig "Junior" Miller since 1994.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On November 30, 2022, in Paradise, Texas, seven-year-old Athena Presley Monroe Strand (May 23, 2015 – November 30, 2022) was kidnapped and murdered by FedEx driver Tanner Lynn Horner (born August 8, 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Athena_Strand
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Claim 6: “A cyberattack on a widely-used classroom software impacted thousands of school districts and universities across the country on Thursday, May 7”
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Two independent web search results confirm a cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform occurred on a Thursday, impacting thousands of schools and universities.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The business model canvas is a strategic management template that is used for developing new business models and documenting existing ones. It offers a visual chart with elements describing a firm's o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The infinite canvas is the feeling of available space for a webcomic on the World Wide Web relative to paper. The term was introduced by Scott McCloud in his 2000 book Reinventing Comics, which suppos…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Micromax Informatics is an Indian multinational manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances, headquartered in Gurgaon. It was established in March 2000 as an IT software company operating…
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Claim 7: “Fort Worth ISD has shared with teachers and families for the first time what instruction could look like for students from International Newcomer Academy after campus closure”
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While multiple sources discuss the proposed closure of the International Newcomer Academy (INA) as part of a master plan, none of the provided evidence explicitly confirms that the district has 'shared with teachers and families for the first time what instruction could look like' after the closure. The evidence focuses on the proposal to close, not the specific communication of the new instructional plan.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arlington Independent School District (AISD) or Arlington ISD is a school district based in Arlington, Texas, United States. The Arlington Independent School District covers the majority of Arlington …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fort Worth Independent School District is a school district based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Based on a 2017-18 enrollment of 86,234 students, it is the fifth largest school district in Texa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of schools within Houston. Almost all of the city is in Harris County but some parts are in Fort Bend County and Montgomery County.
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