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Karen Anne Short

Death by Force
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Karen Anne Short, aged 48, was found dead on September 10, 2015, in her home in Greenwood, near Excelsior, MN. The tragic incident was part of a murder-suicide carried out by her husband, Brian Short, aged 45. Brian Short fatally shot Karen and their three teenage children: Cole, 17; Madison, 15; and Brooklyn, 14, before taking his own life.

The bodies were discovered by officers conducting a welfare check at the family's residence. Karen and the children were found in their bedrooms, whi ...Read More
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  • Star Tribune: Horrific details emerge in family murder-suicide in Lake Minnetonka home
  • Father killed four family members and himself, sources say - Los ...
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    Victim Details

    Karen Anne Short

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Excelsior

    MN

    2015-09-10

    48

    Karen

    Anne Short

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about the Short family's case recently, and I’m feeling p... ...Read More
    01/07/2025
    I've been thinking a lot about the communication between Brian and his friends or colleagues in the ... ...Read More
    05/24/2023
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