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Welland Buddy Short

Case from Green-cove-springs, FL dated May 03, 2016

Victim Details

Welland Buddy Short

Male

Green-cove-springs

FL

2016-05-03

55

Welland

Buddy Short

07/08/2026

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Welland "Buddy" Short, aged 55, tragically passed away on May 3, 2016, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. He was born on January 18, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a well-known figure in his community. Buddy was the Vice-President of Jeff’s Excavating Inc. and had been actively involved in the Green Cove Springs Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a familiar face at the Green Cove Springs Dragway, where he enjoyed spending time. Buddy's life was marked by his love for cooking, fishing ...
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  • jacksonville.com: Green Cove Springs residents reeling after gunman kills 3, himself in rampage
  • WJXT: Man who killed 3 found dead in camper
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