NYC Couple Torture Killing: Manhunt Underway, Safety Concerns Raised
Authorities were searching for Jamel McGriff, a paroled sex offender, after he allegedly murdered a Queens couple and set their home ablaze. McGriff gained entry to the Oltons’ home by feigning a need for assistance and was subsequently caught on camera leaving with bags. The victims, Frank and Maureen Olton, were found dead, with Frank tied up and stabbed and Maureen burned on the first floor. After an extensive manhunt, McGriff was apprehended in Midtown Manhattan by the NYPD. McGriff has a history of criminal behavior and was considered armed and dangerous.
John Q. Hosedrinker