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The Short Family Mystery
00:00 - 01:37 (01:37)
This episode of Crime Junkie presents a mystery dating back to 2002, revolving around the Short family, who vanished mysteriously from their mobile home in Virginia. Chris Thompson, a helpful employee of Michael Short's business, is left stunned when he arrives at Michael's house to no one around in a disturbing, unsolved case which still remains a mystery even today.
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