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Amy Short

Case from Kennedale, TX dated Jul 26, 2016

Victim Details

Amy Short

Female

White / Caucasian

Kennedale

TX

2016-07-26

47

Amy

Short

07/26/2026

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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 ...
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  • star-telegram: Police find ‘marital issue’ note at scene of Kennedale murder-suicide
  • Marital Trouble May Have Led to Murder-Suicide in Kennedale: Police
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    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
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