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Thanksgiving murder suspect nabbed
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Brand new video of Thanksgiving murder suspect
Thursday, December 24th, 2009
Paul Merhige wanted
It’s been four weeks today since the deadly Thanksgiving shooting that took the lives of four family members in Jupiter, FL. It would be quite a blessing to find Paul Merhige, the man allegedly responsible for the shootings, and to bring him to justice for Christmas. Merhige is charged with four counts of first degree murder. Yesterday, investigators released brand new video of Merhige in high school, and for the first time, we can hear his voice. I watched the entire interview, and it’s hard to believe this young, articulate, aspiring football player is the man police believe is responsible for killing his own family members. I spoke with Sgt. Scott Pascarella last week, and he says investigators from his region, including the United States Marshals and the FBI are all on board to tracking Merhige. They’ve received well over 180 tips, and 90% of those leads are exhausted. Authorities even searched the pond behind the house where the shooting took place three times looking for evidence. “We don’t want the fire to burn out,” Sgt. Pascarella told me. He also says Merhige is traveling with four weapons, two handguns and a .308 Remington Rifle, and one other unknown gun. The weapons have been located, and neither has the 2007 Blue Toyota Camry Merhige was last seen driving. Merhige does posses a concealed weapons permit, and investigators know the handguns were purchased weeks before the shooting, and the rifle was bought the day before. Just recently, throughout Miami, investigators canvassed new posters in Spanish and Creole throughout to the public. Sgt. Pascarella says, “We were surprised just how many people didn’t know about this case.” It’s going to take leg work like this to keep getting the word out. Right now, there are digital billboards in place as far north as Atlanta, Georgia, and throughout many main cities in Florida. Sgt. Pascarellea says a new billboard company just contacted them this week to offer some space on their billboards in other area.
Manhunt for Paul Merhige
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Paul Merhige (photo updated Oct. 2009)
It’s been three weeks today since the deadly Thanksgiving shooting that took the lives of four family members in Jupiter, FL. Investigators believe Paul Merhige is the one responsible for the murders, and he is charged him with four counts of first degree murder. I spoke with Sgt. Scott Pascarella this morning, and he says investigators from his region, including the United States Marshals and the FBI are all on board to tracking Merhige. They’ve received well over 180 tips, and 90% of those leads are exhausted. Authorities even searched the pond behind the house where the shooting took place three times looking for evidence. “We don’t want the fire to burn out,” Sgt. Pascarella told me. He also says Merhige is traveling with four weapons, two handguns and a .308 Remington Rifle, and one other unknown gun. None of the weapons have been located, and neither has the 2007 Blue Toyota Camry Merhige was last seen driving. Merhige does posses a concealed weapons permit, and investigators know the handguns were purchased weeks before the shooting, and the rifle was bought the day before. Just recently, throughout Miami, investigators canvassed new posters in Spanish and Creole throughout to the public. Sgt. Pascarella says, “We were surprised just how many people didn’t know about this case.” It’s going to take leg work like this to keep getting the word out. Right now, there are digital billboards in place as far north as Atlanta, Georgia, and throughout many main cities in Florida. Sgt. Pascarellea says a new billboard company just contacted them this week to offer some space on their billboards in other area.
U.S. Marshals TOP 15 – NEWEST ADDITION
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009The United States Marshals service recently announced their latest addition to their TOP 15 most wanted. Paul Michael Merhige is on this list for his alleged part in killing his family members after Thanksgiving dinner.
Paul Merhige Wanted
Paul Merhige is wanted for four counts of first degree murder. Authorities say, 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. Investigators say the other victims include Merhige’s own twin sisters, Carla Merhige, Lisa Knight, 33, and Raymonde Joseph, 79, Merhige’s aunt. Lisa was 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, both will survive their injuries.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Makayla Sitton
Makalya Sitton will be remembered today at a public “Celebration of Life” service from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Jupiter High School, 500 N. Military Trail in Juputer. After today’s service, the family plans to have a private burial for their little girl.
Makalya’s life was taken on Thanksgiving evening when her cousin, alleged suspect Paul Merhige shot and killed her as she slept in her bed. Four others were murdered that evening, including Merhige’s twin 33-year-old sisters, Lisa and Carla, Lisa’s unborn child, and and Makayla’s 76-year-old grandmother. Two other family members were wounded, but thankfully will survive. Paul Merhige is still on the run. Please see the post below for all the details surrounding this case.
Family Statement:
In light of the tremendous outpouring of support from the community, the Sitton family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to two funds set up in Makayla Joy Sitton’s name. Jim and Muriel Sitton know that their precious daughter would want to make a difference in the lives of other little girls. She would want other children to be given the same access to the arts (music and ballet) that she enjoyed during her life.
ATM photographs of murder suspect
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 THANKSGIVING DAY MASSACRE
Paul Merhige Wanted
Paul Merhige Wanted
The Jupiter Police Department just released these photographs 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.
THANKSGIVING MASSACRE BACKGROUND:
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.
Remembering Makayla
In memory of Makayla Joy Sitton..
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Remembering Makayla
Family Statement:
In light of the tremendous outpouring of support from the community, the Sitton family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to two funds set up in Makayla Joy Sitton’s name. Jim and Muriel Sitton know that their precious daughter would want to make a difference in the lives of other little girls. She would want other children to be given the same access to the arts (music and ballet) that she enjoyed during her life.
Donations can be made to the following:
Florida Classical Ballet Theatre
Makayla Sitton Scholarhip
10357 Ironwood Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 3410
Jupiter Academy of Music
Makayla Sitton Fund
500 Commerce Way West, Suite 9
Jupiter, Fl 33458
Send cards to the Sitton Family Church (Please do not send flowers until a date has been set for memorial services):
Calvary Chapel of Palm City
1633 SW 34th St.
Palm City, FL 34990
(772)-283-9426
National Manhunt
Saturday, November 28th, 2009The U.S. Marshals are working feverishly to track down a man wanted for allegedly murdering his family members on Thanksgiving Day. The Palm Beach County State’s Attorney’s office issued arrest warrants for Paul Michael Merhige charging him with 4 counts of First Degree Murder, and 2 counts of Attempted First Degree Murder.
Paul Merhige Wanted
Investigators say Merhige fled in a blue 4-door Toyota Camry, FL license plate: W42-7JT. The car has a rear spoiler and no has no tint.
Police say this horrific event played out Thanksgiving night in Jupiter, Florida just after dinner. Cops say invited guest, Paul Michael Merhige, 35, left the house, came back at 10 p.m. with a handgun, and killed his own family members. Cops say 17 people were inside the house when Merhige returned, and sadly some of the victims include his innocent 6-year-old cousin who was sleeping in her bed. Police say Merhige’s also allegedly shot and killed his twin 33-year-old sisters, Carla Merhige and Lisa Knight, and Raymonde Joseph, 76, believed to be Merhige’s aunt. Investigators have learned through a series of interviews that Merhige does have on-going resentment towards some of the family members. Police say Lisa’s husband, Patrick Knight, Merhige’s brother-in-law, and a cousin, Clifford Gebara, were also shot, but thankfully they survived.
