Queens Homicide: Victim Lets Accused Killer Into Home Before Fatal Fire

Queens Homicide Investigation

• 🚨 A manhunt is underway for Jamal McGriff, accused of a fatal home torching in Queens.
• ⚠️ McGriff, who is on parole, is considered armed and dangerous and was last seen in the Bronx.

Victim's Final Moments

• 🔍 New video shows 76-year-old Frank Olton unknowingly letting the suspect into his backyard.
• 💡 Neighbors describe Olton as a kind man who would help strangers, suggesting he may have opened his door to assist someone in need.
• 🏠 The couple had lived in the home for decades and were well-regarded in the community.

Tragic Discovery

• 🔥 Five hours after the suspect entered, firefighters responded to a blaze at the home.
• 💔 Inside, Frank Olton was found tied to a pole in the basement with multiple stab wounds.
• 🕯️ His wife, 77-year-old Moren Olton, was discovered on the first floor, severely burned.

Suspect's Background and Actions

• 📱 Witnesses reported the suspect claimed his phone battery was dead and asked to charge it, but was denied entry to a neighbor's house.
• ⛓️ McGriff has a prior record, serving 16 years for robbery, and is a registered sex offender.
• 💰 He is also wanted for two armed robberies in Manhattan this summer and was seen attempting to pawn stolen cell phones.

Community and Family Impact

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Oltons were parents and grandparents.
• 🚒 Their son, an FDNY EMT, was alerted by their ADT alarm and was the first to call 911.
• ⚠️ Authorities urge the public not to approach McGriff and to call 911 immediately if he is spotted.