An 11-month-old child was killed on November 15 at Fort Eisenhower, a military installation in Georgia. The child's mother, April Evalyn Short, 30, was indicted on charges of premeditated murder and felony murder. According to the indictment, Short killed the child by stabbing and cutting with an edged weapon while engaged in the knowing and willful perpetration of child abuse. The case is being investigated by the Army Criminal Investigation Division with FBI assistance and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Georgia.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
The news article states the indictment alleges Short killed her 11-month-old child by "stabbing and cutting" the baby, using "an edged weapon, while engaged in the knowing and willful perpetration of child abuse."
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The article states "The mother of an 11-month-old killed at Fort Eisenhower had been indicted for the child's murder." April Evalyn Short is identified as the mother and was indicted on charges of premeditated murder and felony murder for killing her child.
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
The article states "April Evalyn Short, 30, was indicted on charges of premeditated murder and felony murder" and that "Short is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and awaits further proceedings."
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Notable Details
The article notes that this death occurred on a military installation (Fort Eisenhower), making it a federal case. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia rather than by state authorities, and it is being investigated by the Army Criminal Investigation Division with FBI assistance. The headline also refers to the suspect as a "Fort Eisenhower wife," indicating a military family context. These jurisdictional and institutional details are substantive to a researcher's understanding of the case.
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