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Murder Suspect At Large: Felony Warrant

July 17, 2012
Murder Suspect At Large: Felony Warrant

Michigan State Police are searching for homicide suspect Thomas Jack Fritz of Sylvania, Ohio, who is suspected in a double homicide that occurred in Blissfield, Michigan on July 13 at approximately 11:40 p.m. Fritz, age 38, is described as a white male, 5’9,” 186 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. He might be driving a burgundy or maroon 2002 Honda, four-door with Ohio registration of EQP8075. A three-count felony warrant has been authorized by the Lenawee County Prosecutor’s Office for his arrest, including two counts of open murder and one count of assault with intent to commit murder. Additional charges are possible. Police have identified Fritz’s victims as Amy Lynn Merrill, 33, former girlfriend of Fritz; Lisa Michelle Gritzmaker, 24, pregnant sister of Merrill; and Robin Lynn McCowan, 52, mother of Merrill and Gritzmaker, who received non-fatal injuries and remains hospitalized. Fritz is considered armed and dangerous. Citizens should contact police immediately and not approach him. Anyone with information can call MSP Operations at 517-241-8000. 

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