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Amy Short

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 26, 2016, 47-year-old Amy Short was tragically killed in Kennedale, Texas. The incident was determined to be a murder-suicide, carried out by her husband, 46-year-old James Short. According to police reports, marital problems were cited as the primary reason behind the tragic event.

The couple's bodies were discovered in their home on the 1000 block of Belmont Drive by responding officers who were called to the scene by a concerned neighbor. Upon entering the residence, officers ...Read More
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  • star-telegram: Police find ‘marital issue’ note at scene of Kennedale murder-suicide
  • Kennedale police find note referring to 'marital issue' at scene of murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Amy Short

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Kennedale

    TX

    2016-07-26

    47

    Amy

    Short

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the case of Amy and James Short, and something that really stands out to me is t... ...Read More
    01/03/2025
    Did anyone else find it particularly striking how neighbors and friends didn't notice any signs of t... ...Read More
    02/23/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how often neighbors and friends say they "didn't see any signs" whenever som... ...Read More
    01/09/2024
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