NYPD Briefing: Queens Double Homicide, Robbery, and Arson Suspect Identified

Queens Double Homicide Investigation

• 🚨 The NYPD is actively searching for Jamal McGriff, a 42-year-old male, in connection with a horrific double homicide, robbery, and arson in Queens.
• ⚠️ McGriff should be considered armed and dangerous due to his lengthy violent criminal history.
• 📍 The crime occurred on Monday morning, September 8th, at 8786 254th Street, where two victims were found deceased.

Incident Details and Suspect's Actions

• 🏠 Video shows McGriff approaching a home, claiming his phone battery was dead, and being denied entry.
• 🚶 He then proceeded to a second house, where he interacted with the male victim and was allowed into the backyard.
• ⏳ McGriff was seen entering the residence at approximately 10:18 a.m. and exiting five hours later at 3:08 p.m., wearing a black hat, black jacket, black sneakers, and dark blue jeans, carrying two bags.
• 🔥 A fire was reported at the residence, and upon extinguishing it, the fire department discovered the two deceased victims.

Victim Information and Suspect Background

• 💔 The victims have been identified as 76-year-old Frank Olton and his wife, 77-year-old Moren Olton.
• 🔪 Mr. Olton was found in the basement tied to a pole with multiple stab wounds.
• 💥 Mrs. Olton was found severely burned on the first floor.
• 📜 McGriff has a 30-year history of violent crime, including multiple robberies, and is currently on parole for a 2006 first-degree robbery conviction.
• ⚖️ He also failed to register as a sex offender in November 2024 and is wanted for two other recent robberies in Manhattan.

Public Assistance and Safety Advisory

• 📞 The NYPD is urging the public to call 911 immediately if they see McGriff and to not approach him.
• 💡 Information regarding McGriff's whereabouts can also be reported to Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
• 🚪 The public is advised not to allow unknown individuals into their homes, as the suspect's modus operandi involves seeking assistance to gain entry.

Additional Investigations

• 🏙️ The briefing also touched upon monitoring threats against New York City critical infrastructure due to increased reporting around the anniversary of 9/11, the UN General Assembly, and Jewish high holidays.
• 🚔 An increased police presence is expected at critical infrastructure locations as a precautionary measure.