Queens Double Homicide Suspect Jamel McGriff Expected to Be Charged

Suspect Apprehended After Manhunt

• 🎯 Jamel McGriff, a suspect in the gruesome murder of an elderly couple in Queens, has been taken into custody.
• 📍 He was apprehended in Times Square on Wednesday, following a three-day manhunt.
• 🚓 McGriff is being held at the 107 Police precinct in Queens and is expected to be charged with two counts of murder.

Details of the Bellerose Homicide

• 💔 Police allege McGriff killed 76-year-old Frank Olton and his 77-year-old wife Moren in their Bellerose home.
• 🏠 Investigators state he forced his way into the couple's home, robbed them, and then set the home on fire.
• ⛓️ Frank Olton was reportedly found tied to a pole in the basement, while his wife was found on the first floor.

Suspect's Criminal History and Motive

• 📜 Sources indicate McGriff has a lengthy criminal past, with 17 arrests dating back to 1998, including convictions for robbery and sex assault.
• 🚨 He was on parole after serving 16 years in prison and was wanted for two other robberies in Manhattan this past summer.
• ❓ The motive for the murders is still unknown at this hour, though police say prior to the killings, McGriff was going door-to-door asking to charge his phone.

Community Reaction

• 😌 Neighbors expressed relief that McGriff is in custody, with some admitting to being nervous about his potential return to the scene.
• 😔 The community is mourning the loss of the couple, described as people who