James Shortman's Parents

"Upon meeting my father, he seemed to be a very honest man, who made one hell of a mistake. In his words, my mother was a heartless bitch, with a beautiful soul."

- James Shortman talking about his parents 2014

George David Ellison (February 27 1945 - October 18 2006) was the biological father of James Shortman and the former husband of Beverley. He was also the father of Sally and Helen. In 1984, he murdered his wife by shooting her and put James up for adoption, before handing himself over to the police. In 2006, he was reunited with James, who he made a confession of murder to, before shooting himself in his cell.

Beverley Anne Ellison (1948-1984) was the biological father of James Shortman and the wife of Beverley. She was murdered by her husband, after she revealed her plans on leaving him. In 2006, her husband confessed to her murder, when talking to their son.