X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
Product GuideSign in
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023

Authorities found a family of five in their home, all shot to death

10 Aug, 2016
Authorities found a family of five in their home, all shot to death

The authorities were only alerted of the family’s demise when Megan failed to show up on a lunch date with a friend.

Inside one family home in the Berks County town of Sinking Spring, about 70 miles north of Philadelphia, authorities found five family members dead. The cause of their death had been from gunshot wounds.

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office identified the victims 40-year-old Mark Short, his wife, 33-year-old Megan, and their children, namely Lianna (8), Mark Jr. (5), and Willow (2).

Officials said that the family dog had also been killed.

“Police discovered a handgun near one of the deceased adults,” The Inquirer Daily News said in a report. “A handwritten ‘murder-suicide’ note was also found in the home.”

According to officials, their investigation led them to the knowledge that there may have been domestic issues between Mark and Megan.

In fact, in a Reading Eagle, Megan allegedly posted on Facebook that her husband had been abusive, and in fact had plans to leave him.

Meanwhile, according to Mark’s relatives living in Folcroft, Delaware County, he had been a laid-back guy who would do anything to save his marriage and family.

“He was just a really good guy. You wouldn’t think he would do this kind of thing, but in the situation he’s in right now, you never can tell with people,” James Short said of his cousin.

In fact, Mark tried to repair his marriage a couple of times, but despite his efforts, Megan still wanted to leave.

“The family struggled with serious health issues in their youngest child, Willow, who was born with a congenital heart defect that required her to have a heart transplant when she was just days old,” said an NBC report.

On the website Philly at Heart blog, Megan admitted to suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety due to her youngest child’s condition.

“There are very few moments when you can clearly see your life as separated into the before and after,” Megan Short wrote. “Having a child born with a severe congenital heart defect has been the most significant shift of my life.”

The police hasn’t yet released information about who fired the shots that killed the family.

Partner Stories
Next-Gen Ford Everest: 6 Reasons Why This Is Your Family's Next Dream Car!
Next-Gen Ford Everest: 6 Reasons Why This Is Your Family's Next Dream Car!
Gut Health and Probiotic Survival Rate
Gut Health and Probiotic Survival Rate
Evelyn Ng, P&G high ranking executive, shares her story as a career woman and a working mom
Evelyn Ng, P&G high ranking executive, shares her story as a career woman and a working mom
Creating an Absolute-ly Merry Christmas
Creating an Absolute-ly Merry Christmas

The authorities were only alerted of the family’s demise when Megan failed to show up on a lunch date with a friend.

READ: Wanted Wife Beater: Man threatens to kill wife in front of their kids

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below or check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful parenting news and tips . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest from theAsianparent.com Philippines!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

James Martinez

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Lifestyle Section
  • /
  • Authorities found a family of five in their home, all shot to death
Share:
  • REAL STORIES: "My dyslexic husband graduated after almost twenty years"

    REAL STORIES: "My dyslexic husband graduated after almost twenty years"

  • 2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

    2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

  • 6 Filipina authors of children’s books and their award-winning works

    6 Filipina authors of children’s books and their award-winning works

  • REAL STORIES: "My dyslexic husband graduated after almost twenty years"

    REAL STORIES: "My dyslexic husband graduated after almost twenty years"

  • 2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

    2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

  • 6 Filipina authors of children’s books and their award-winning works

    6 Filipina authors of children’s books and their award-winning works

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at lifestyle update.