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Case Description
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On December 5, 2023, Lauren Short, aged 30, was tragically killed alongside her mother, Katherine Short, 56, in their home on Austral Loop in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred during a series of violent events spanning from San Antonio to Austin, allegedly perpetrated by 34-year-old Shane James.
The sequence of events began when the homeowner, Jeffrey Short, received a motion alert from his security system, indicating a break-in. Upon reviewing the live feed, he observed an individu ...Read More
The sequence of events began when the homeowner, Jeffrey Short, received a motion alert from his security system, indicating a break-in. Upon reviewing the live feed, he observed an individu ...Read More
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Lauren Short
Female
White / Caucasian
Austin
TX
2023-12-05
30
Lauren
Short
11/06/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else been following the investigation into the Lauren and Katherine Short case? I’m cur... ...Read More
11/07/2024
11/07/2024
I can't stop thinking about the bond Lauren had with her mom, Kathy. By all accounts, they were more... ...Read More
06/18/2024
06/18/2024
