Katherine Short

Death by Force

On December 5, 2023, Katherine Short, 56, and her daughter, Lauren Short, 30, were tragically killed in their Austin, Texas, home during a violent crime spree. The incident began when Katherine's husband observed, via a live security feed, a man forcefully entering their residence on Austral Loop. He immediately contacted 911, reporting that his wife and daughter were inside the home.

Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded promptly to the reported burglary in progress. Upon ...Read More

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