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Makayla Joy Sitton

Case from Jupiter, FL dated Nov 26, 2009

Victim Details

Makayla Joy Sitton

Female

White / Caucasian

Jupiter

FL

2009-11-26

6

Makayla

Joy Sitton

06/21/2026

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Makayla Joy Sitton, a six-year-old girl from Jupiter, Florida, tragically lost her life on November 26, 2009, during a Thanksgiving gathering. The incident, which has since been referred to as the Jupiter Thanksgiving Murders, occurred when Paul Merhige, an uninvited guest and relative, opened fire on his family members. Merhige, who had a history of mental health issues and longstanding grievances with his family, killed his twin sisters, his aunt, and his cousin's six-year-old daughter, Makayl ...
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  • CNN: Man admits murdering 4 relatives on Thanksgiving, gets life in prison | CNN
  • 2009 Thanksgiving murders - Wikipedia
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