Michael Wayne Short

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A husband \u0026 wife were found dead. Their daughter (later found dead) was missing\n
On August 15, 2002, the bodies of 50-year-old Michael Wayne Short and his wife, 36-year-old Mary Short, were discovered in their home in Henry County, Virginia. Both had been shot execution-style, with Michael found on the couch in the garage and Mary in her bedroom. Their phone lines had been cut, and their 9-year-old daughter, Jennifer, was missing. Tragically, six weeks later, Jennifer’s remains were found in Rockingham County, North Carolina, about 30 miles from their home. She too had bee ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Wayne Short

    June 22, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Henry County

    VA

    2002-08-15

    50

    Michael Wayne

    Short

    Brown

    Brown

    No

    10/07/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if there is a GoFundMe set up for Michael Wayne's family? Thank you in advance for ... ...Read More
    08/15/2024
    I am devastated to hear the news that Michael Wayne is missing. I had the pleasure of knowing Michae... ...Read More
    06/15/2024
    Has there been any charges filed in the Michael Wayne Short case? Just wondering if there have been ... ...Read More
    04/16/2024