Queens Double Murder Suspect: Manhunt Underway for Armed and Dangerous Individual

Double Homicide and Arson in Bellerose

• 💔 An elderly couple, Frank and Moren Alton, were found dead in their Bellerose, Queens home after it was set on fire.
• 💡 The suspect, identified as Jamal McGriff, allegedly asked to charge his phone inside the victims' home before the incident.
• 🚨 Firefighters discovered the victims after responding to the blaze, with Mr. Alton found in the basement and Mrs. Alton on the first floor.

Suspect Information and Criminal History

• 🔍 Police are actively searching for 42-year-old Jamal McGriff, who is considered armed and dangerous.
• ⛓️ McGriff is reportedly on parole after serving a 16-year sentence for robbery and is also a registered sex offender.
• 📈 He is also wanted for two armed robberies in Manhattan that occurred this summer.

Community and Victim Impact

• 🏘️ The Altons, who had lived in the home for decades and raised their children there, were described as beloved by neighbors.
• 😢 Frank Alton was known for his friendly demeanor, often greeting everyone he met.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The couple were parents and grandparents, with their son, an FDNY EMT, being alerted to the fire by their ADT alarm.

Suspect's Last Known Activity

• 📱 McGriff was last seen attempting to pawn two cell phones in the Bronx on Tuesday morning.
• 🗺️ Investigators are urging the public to assist in tracking down the suspect.