On Thanksgiving Day in 2009, Paul Michael Merhige opened fire on his family after their joyful Thanksgiving celebration and dinner, killing 4 people - including his pregnant sister and the six year old daughter of his cousin. What brought him to this heinous act? Let's deep dive into the horrific murders that occurred in Jupiter, Florida on November 26, 2009 - now infamously known as "The Thanksgiving Day Massacre".

Today's sources include:

An unusual suspect: Merhige was likable honors student before he did the unthinkable - Adam Playford
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2012/03/31/an-unusual-suspect-merhige-was/7757281007/

Slain Girl's Parents to Sue Thanksgiving Killer's Mom and Dad for Negligence - Janie Campbell
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/parents-of-makayla-sitton-to-sue-thanksgiving-killer-paul-merhige-parents/2055945/?amp=1

Thanksgiving Massacre Witness: Paul Merhige Ate Dinner, Sang Songs Then Executed Family - Edecio Martinez
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thanksgiving-massacre-witness-paul-merhige-ate-dinner-sang-songs-then-executed-family/

A History of Violence: Merhige had been arrested once, in 1998 - Janie Campbell
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/a-history-of-violence/2055615/?amp=1

Man admits murdering 4 relatives on Thanksgiving, gets life in prison - CNN Wire Staff
https://www.cnn.com/2011/10/27/justice/florida-thanksgiving-killings/index.html

Murderer Paul Michael Merhige
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/noose-was-found-in-the-room-of-paul-michael-merhige-at-the-news-photo/112849404

Court: Parents Not Negligent in Thanksgiving Massacre
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/miami/news/court-parents-not-negligent-in-thanksgiving-massacre/

Knight v. Merhige (2014)
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-district-court-of-appeal/1657743.html

Parents of Thanksgiving Massacre Victim Welcome Baby Girl
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/parents-of-thanksgiving-massacre-victim-welcome-baby-girl/

10 Years After the Jupiter Thanksgiving Murders: A Family Remembers - Kelley Dunn
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-beach-county/jupiter/10-years-after-the-jupiter-thanksgiving-murders-a-family-remembers

Murderpedia: Paul Michael Merhige

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