Crime at FRANKLIN RD on 01/29/2026 10:02 PM
Type: Other
Date: 01/29/2026 10:02 PM
Description: HIT&RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE. Disposition: REPORT WRITTEN. Incident #:2026-00006147. This address provided is approximate based on location data
Address: FRANKLIN RD, Boones Mill, VA
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Christopher DouthatMissing Age
24Est. Current Age
36Last Seen
Roanoke, VA on 10/25/2013Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5' 11" - 6' 1" Weight: 170 - 190 lbsCase Number
MP25330Area Cold Cases
Name
Mary ShortAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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.Agency
Virginia State Police