Michael and Mary Short found murdered and their 9-year-old daughter Jennifer missing.

A Brutal Crime

On August 15, 2002 in the quiet town of Oak Level, Virginia someone shot and killed Michael and Mary Short in what investigators called an execution style murder. Their daughter 9-year-old Jennifer Short was snatched from her bed, setting off a massive search. Heartbreak 6 weeks later as deputies found her remains 45 minutes away near a North Carolina creek. 17 years later, no suspects, no motive, and no clues as to who killed Jennifer Short.  Follow along in this Murrow Award winning podcast as family members and investigators dig deeper to find the killer.

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A Brutal Crime

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