A Christmas Day tragedy in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, left two women dead and two others seriously injured in a brutal stabbing incident. Jazwell Brown, 49, has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and additional charges related to the violent attack.
Thames Valley Police were called to an apartment on Santa Cruz Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. on December 25. Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24. Both women were residents of Milton Keynes and were pronounced dead at the scene.
A teenage boy and a man in his late 20s were also found with serious injuries. They were rushed to the hospital and are currently listed in stable condition. In addition to the human victims, a dog was injured during the incident. “Thankfully, the animal survived,” Thames Valley Police stated.
Following a swift investigation, authorities arrested Brown on December 27. He has been charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a knife blade/sharp-pointed article in a public place, and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
Brown, a resident of Santa Cruz Avenue, appeared in High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on December 28. According to the BBC, he only confirmed his name, age, and address during the brief hearing. He is set to appear in Luton Crown Court on December 31.
Milton Keynes city councilor Shazna Muzammil expressed her sorrow over the tragedy. “This is horrible on Christmas Day, and we are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic events in Bletchley,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and neighbors of the two women who have tragically lost their lives.”
She assured the community that the involved parties were known to each other and encouraged residents to seek support from the visible police presence in the area. “There will be a significant police presence as investigations continue. If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to approach the officers — they are there to help.”
The community remains shaken as they mourn the loss of two lives and await further developments in this devastating case.