Small Town Mysteries

The Short Family Murders

July 02, 2024 • Kate, Christine, and Rachael • Episode 109

The decades-old case of the multi-homicide of the Short Family is ongoing and with few reliable leads. 
Twenty-two years later, the Short family is still searching for justice - but an inadequate initial investigation might make that impossible.

Sources:
1) https://unresolved.me/the-short-family (very detailed!)
2) https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/southside-virginia-news/after-20-years-are-we-any-closer-to-answers-in-short-family-murders-in-henry-co/
3) https://myfox8.com/who-killed-jennifer-short/
4) https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/short-family-triple-homicide-haunts-virginia-20-years-later
5) https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/crime/house-near-martinsville-where-jennifer-shorts-parents-were-murdered-is-now-in-ashes/article_27c7db1c-3544-11e9-8c64-4b79d4325a42.html#:~:text=Nearly%2017%20years%20after%20the,destroyed%20by%20fire%20Wednesday%20morning.
6) https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/va-michael-50-mary-36-jennifer-short-9-bassett-15-aug-2002.11660/
7) https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/three-indicted-for-charges-related-to-the-short-family-murder-case/83-403875927


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