Donald Shea
Donald Shea | |
|---|---|
| Born | Donald Jerome Shea September 18, 1933 Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1969 (aged 35) Chatsworth, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Shorty |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Stuntman Ranch hand |
| Spouse |
Magdalene Velma Jones
(m. 1969) |
| Children | 1 |
Donald "Shorty" Jerome Shea (September 18, 1933 – August 26, 1969) was an American stuntman and actor who was murdered in 1969. The location of his body was discovered in 1977, eight years after his death. Manson Family leader Charles Manson and disciples Clem Grogan and Bruce M. Davis were eventually convicted of murdering Shea. Tex Watson was a possible participant in the murder, but was never charged.