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Mary Short |
Jennifer Short |
Michael Short |
THE DETAILS SURROUNDING
THE CRIME
On August 15, 2002, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the bodies
of Michael and Mary Short were discovered in their Bassett, Henry
County, Virginia, home. Michael was found on the couch inside
the attached garage of the home with an apparent gun shot wound
to his head. His wife Mary was found lying in her bed and had
suffered the same fate as her husband. The Short's 9-year-old
daughter, Jennifer, was not located in the home and a search
ensued for the missing child. Jennifer's remains were found on
September 25, 2002, along a stream bed off of Grogan Road, Stoneville,
Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was determined that Jennifer's
death was caused by a gunshot wound to the head.
Several years prior to their deaths, Michael and Mary operated
a business moving mobile homes. Mary was described as a shy,
neat and extremely focused individual, who was actively involved
in the family business. Jennifer appeared to be a happy little
girl experiencing a normal childhood. She was an excellent student
and actively involved in organized sports.
Law enforcement authorities are seeking the public's help
in locating the suspect(s) involved in the murders of Michael,
Mary and their young daughter Jennifer Short.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT THE FBI TIP LINE AT 1-800-225-5324; YOUR LOCAL
FBI OFFICE; THE NEAREST AMERICAN
EMBASSY OR CONSULATE; OR SUBMIT
AN ON-LINE TIP. |