Megan Lynn Swingle Short, age 33

Lost to gun violence on August 6, 2016 in Reading, Pennsylvania.

It appears that Megan's husband killed her, their three children, their dog, and himself.

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News sources:

6abc Philadelphia: Family of 5 dead in apparent Berks Co. murder-suicide
Peoplemag: Apparent Pennsylvania Murder-Suicide: Relative Says It Wasn't Money-Driven
NBC10 Philadelphia: Mother Told Police 3 Weeks Before Husband Killed Her, Children in Murder-Suicide That She Feared Him: DA
Heavy.com: Mark & Megan Short: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Parent Herald: Pennsylvania Family Murder-Suicide Latest Update: Wife Planned To Leave Emotionally Abusive Husband; Money Troubles Weren’t Involved
Reading Eagle: Sinking Spring family of 5 dead in apparent murder-suicide | Reading Eagle - NEWS
WFMZ: Sinking Spring family of 5 killed in murder-suicide
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