Posted on 11/26/2010 9:46:32 PM PST by nickcarraway
Her lively tale of a bear and a unicorn transcends Thanksgiving tragedy
Today most Americans are still digesting their turkey dinner, and savoring this rare time of year when family near and far gather to catch up. But in a quiet Florida neighborhood, Jim and Muriel Sitton are alone.
It shouldn’t be like this.
A year ago, their world was shattered when an estranged member of their extended family showed up and was welcomed to the dinner table.
When the meal was over, witnesses say, he pulled two pistols. A rampage ensued.
When it was over, four lay dead, including Jim and Muriel’s 6-year old daughter, Makayla.
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How heartbreaking.
I believe I remember this. Wasn’t the shooter Islamic or studying Islam?
What a lovely little girl! Interesting the murderer’s name is not mentioned in the story, nor are the other victims. I would have appreciated a little more information.
No, I don’t think it had anything to do with that. It seems to be about a crazy person who hated his sisters and developed an instant hatred for a six year old child. Here is a pretty comprehensive follow up.
“... includes a CD of Makayla’s voice as she tells her story.”
Merhige arrested in Thanksgiving Day slaying of 4 family members
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime/merhige-captured-in-long-key-in-thanksgiving-day-159868.html
What a sad, terrible story. It must be so hard for them.
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