Catherine Whitehead Designer in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

THE STATE. SMITH, Justice. The appellant, Tina Louise Short, was indicted in Rockdale County along with her mother, Hazel Louise Short, and her cousin, Nickie Ford, for the kidnapping with bodily injury of Catherine Tucker Whitehead. A Rockdale County Jury found the appellant guilty of kidnapping and she was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment.. When authorities doubled down on Donald Glen Everett while investigating Cathy Whitehead's murder, he implicated his girlfriend, Tina Short, her mother, Hazel Short, and Tina's cousin, Nickie Ford. While Hazel was directly responsible for Cathy's murder and sentenced to life in prison, Tina and Nickie were also at risk of being convicted for their involvement. […]

The investigation indicated that the appellant had a grudge against the 21-year-old Ms. *166 Whitehead because the younger woman's fiancé, John Short, was the appellant's former husband of approximately 21 years. The investigation also indicated that the appellant and Ms. Whitehead had been involved in a fight.. How Did Cathy Whitehead Die? Catherine Louise "Cathy" Tucker Whitehead resided in an apartment in Rockdale County, Georgia, and had a fine reputation in society. Described as someone who loved living and was quite down-to-earth, Cathy was adored by her family and loved ones. Moreover, she was in a beautiful relationship with her fiance, John Short, and the pair looked forward to a life.