Victim Information

Michael Wayne Short

Michael Short
Gender:
Male
Height:
Unavailable
Hair Color:
Brown
Age:
50
Race:
White
Weight:
Unavailable
Eye Color:
Brown

Mary Hall Short

Mary Short
Gender:
Female
Height:
Unavailable
Hair Color:
Unknown
Age:
36
Race:
White
Weight:
Unavailable
Eye Color:
Unknown

Case Details

Virginia State Police – Case: 02-19828 – Michael, Mary, and Jennifer Short

About the Case:

On August 15th, 2002 Michael and Mary Short were found deceased in the residence by local Law Enforcement, who had responded to a well being check, that was called in to the 911 center by an employee of Michael Short. It was also discovered that Michael and Mary Short's nine year old daughter, Jennifer, was also missing. An intense investigation was launched to find Jennifer and determine who had murdered Michael and Mary Short. Six Weeks later skeletal remains were located in Rockingham County, NC. The remains were confirmed to be Jennifer Short. This case is still being investigated by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, the Rockingham County, NC Sheriff's Office, the Virginia State Police, and the FBI.
Case Type:
Homicide
Incident Date:
08/15/2002
Location:
Henry County
Status:
Active

Related Photos

  • Michael Short
  • Mary Short

Reporting Agency Information

Contact Name:
Matthew Thomas Wade, Special Agent
Address:
3775 W. Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153-0978
Phone Number:
(540) 375-9500
Email:
bci-salem@vsp.virginia.gov