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Jennifer Renee Short

Case from Wentworth, NC dated Aug 15, 2002

Victim Details

Jennifer Renee Short

Female

White / Caucasian

Wentworth

NC

2002-08-15

9

Jennifer

Renee Short

07/05/2026

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Jennifer Renee Short, a 9-year-old Caucasian girl, was tragically murdered on August 15, 2002. Her parents, Michael and Mary Short, were found shot to death in their home in Bassett, Virginia. Michael was discovered on a couch in the garage, while Mary was found in her bed. Both had been shot in the head with a small-caliber gun. The couple's daughter, Jennifer, was initially missing, leading to a massive search effort. Unfortunately, her remains were found a month later near a stream in Rocking ...
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