Jan 9, 2001 · Michael Neal, 44, already serving a life sentence for aggravated assault, was sentenced to 45 years for the Aug. 12, 1987, murder of Tracy Jo Shine.

Authorities believe she was murdered by her live-in boyfriend, Michael Durwood Neal, in their house in the 7900 block of Machala in northwest Harris County. He mistakenly believed she'd told the police about his criminal activities. A photo of Neal is posted with this case summary.

Tracy Jo Shine was born on 12/7/62 and was murdered by her boyfriend, Michael Durwood Neal on or about August 8, 1987. He supposedly dismembered her and put her in a 55 gallon drum full of acid.

Details: Tracy Jo Shine was murdered by Michael Neal because he was worried that she had become a police informant for his illegal drug activity and a drive-by shooting. Police sources report she had agreed to testify against him in court over a drive-by shooting in exchange for reduced charges for her drug arrest.

Tracy Jo Shine would be murdered by her then-boyfriend, Michael Durwood Neal around August 8, 1987. It is uncertain the exact day of Tracy’s death. Neal supposedly was responsible for dismembering Tracy and then placing her in one of the 55-gallon drums filled with acid.

Tracy Jo Pollan Fox (born June 22, 1960 [1]) is an American actress and author. She is known for playing Ellen Reed on the NBC sitcom Family Ties (1985–1987) and Harper Anderson on the crime drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2000), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Aug 17, 2021 · Tracy Jo Shine was a dancer from Texas. She had a promising career and was a good student but seemingly out of nowhere, Tracy Jo dropped out of school and lost contact with her family and...

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Tracy Jo is a Black Rock (Bridgeport), CT based musician and leader of roots-rock band Tracy Jo & the Toads. After studying music in New Orleans, Tracy Jo relocated to Connecticut; bringing new experience and influences into her songwriting.