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Authorities say a paroled sex offender and career criminal killed a Queens couple, then set their home on fire and robbed them

Jamel McGriff faces a slew of charges including murder, robbery, burglary, arson and kidnapping, according to police

Neighbors reported seeing the suspect around the neighborhood recently, and police said McGriff had approached at least two homes, saying he was having cellphone issues and needed help.

The 42-year-old parolee allegedly tortured and killed 76-year-old Frank Olton and his 77-year-old wife, Maureen, then torched their Bellerose home. Frank Olton was found tied to a pole in the basement, while his wife was found with severe burns on the first floor.

The man accused of robbing, torturing and killing a Queens, New York, couple inside t

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