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This episode contains sensitive subject matter related to a true crime case.
A Family Erased: The Triple Homicide That Haunts Virginia
When a mobile home mover and his wife are executed in their sleep, and their 9-year-old daughter vanishes without a trace, a quiet Virginia community is thrust into a nightmare. In this haunting episode, we unravel the unsolved triple homicide of the Short family—from the grim discovery of Michael and Mary's bodies to the heartbreaking recovery of little Jennifer's remains weeks later. With corrupt police officers, falsified testimonies, and a mysterious fire destroying key evidence, this 20-year-old cold case continues to baffle investigators. What happened in the predawn hours of August 15, 2002, and why does justice remain elusive for this family cut down in their prime?
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