Posted on: October 15, 2025 07:00 AM

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Man who allegedly killed Queens couple after forcing way into home pleads not guilty DA

A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he forced his way into a Queens, New York, home, killed the elderly couple who lived there, set fire to the house and then went on a shopping spree with the victims’ credit card, prosecutors said.

Jamel McGriff, 42, is charged in a 50-count indictment with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, kidnapping, arson, burglary and other offenses in connection with last month's home invasion.

McGriff allegedly "made multiple attempts to transfer money from their bank account, murdered them and set the house ablaze before fleeing with their phones and credit cards," Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said.