This is brand new video from the Jupiter police department. If you look closely, it shows Paul Michael Merhige at a South Florida gun shop on November 25, 2009, just one day before he allegedly shot and killed his own family members on Thanksgiving. A reward to find this man has been extended, and is up to $35,000.
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Paul Merhige wanted
Paul Merhige Wanted
Police in Jupiter, FL are on the hunt for Paul Merhige who is wanted for four counts of first degree murder. This horrific event played out Thanksgiving night just after dinner. Cops say invited guest, Paul Michael Merhige, 35, left the house, and came back at 10 p.m. with a handgun to kill. Some of the victims include his own innocent 6-year-old cousin who was sleeping in her bed at the time. Police say Merhige also allegedly shot and killed his twin 33-year-old sisters, and his 76-year-old aunt. Investigators have learned through a series of interviews that Merhige does have on-going resentment towards some of the family members, but no one can begin to understand why he would take the lives of these innocent victims.
Police say 17 relatives were inside the residence when gunfire erupted. The youngest victim, Makayla Sitton was sound asleep in her bed when she was shot and killed. Makayla was the daughter of WPTV Journalist, Jim Sitton.
Remembering Makayla
According to WPTV’s website, Jim spoke out at a press conference just after the murder, “”I just want to let everyone know that she’s in heaven; we know where she is, and that’s the only reason I can stand here today. God has blessed us with a beautiful little girl and he just took her home”, said Sitton… Makayla was a special girl. Six-years-old, played piano and sang. She was supposed to be in the Nutcracker ballet tomorrow at the Eissey theater… She was very excited about this. Tonight, when we put her down, I got to have a tender, special moment with her. She’s just, our life, and I don’t know how we’re ever going to recover. God packed a lot of sweetness into that little body, and it’s a tragic way to go, but we know where she is.”
Investigators say the other victims include Merhige’s twin sisters Carla Merhige and Lisa Knight, 33, and Raymonde Joseph, 76, Merhige’s aunt. Lisa was believed to be pregnant at the time she was killed. Authorities say two others were shot and wounded; Patrick Knight, Merhige’s brother-in-law, and Clifford Gebara, a cousin were taken to the hospital. Thankfully, they will survive their injuries.
Paul Merhige ATM Photo
Jupiter police released these ATM photographs earlier this week of murder suspect Paul Merhige. They were taken at an ATM on November 22, 2009. If you look closely, you can see Merhige’s receding hair line, glasses, and stocky build
According to a police press release, ”$35,000 reward has been extended for anyone with information that leads to the apprehension of this suspect. If anyone has information concerning Paul Michael Merhige, please contact the Jupiter Police Department at (561) 746-6201, their local law enforcement agency or Crime Stoppers’ anonymous “TIP” phone number, 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).”
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