Cliff Notes
- Jazwell Brown, 49, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, during a stabbing incident in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day last year.
- He also attempted to murder two others, including Bradley Latter, 29, and a teenage boy, while also admitting to possessing a knife in public and causing harm to a protected animal.
- The court case showcased compelling evidence, leading to Brown’s guilty plea and sparing the victims’ families from a trial; sentencing is scheduled for 22 May.
Man pleads guilty to murdering two women in stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day | UK News
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering two women and trying to kill two other people in a stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day.
Jazwell Brown, 49, attacked Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, at an address in Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, on 25 December last year.
Brown also attempted to murder Bradley Latter, 29, as well as a teenage boy during the incident.
He admitted to the offences during a brief hearing at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday.
Brown, of Bletchley, additionally pleaded guilty to having a knife in a public place and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, a Staffordshire bull terrier.
Ms Pearson and Ms Grant died at the scene after emergency crews were alerted at about 6.30pm, while Mr Latter and the boy were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Thames Valley Police initially said the dog injured in the attack died, but the force later confirmed the pet survived.
Defence agent Charles Miskin KC said Brown had shown remorse for his actions and was “profoundly sorry”.
Mr Justice Kerr remanded the defendant into custody ahead of sentencing on 22 May.
Celia Mardon, of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), said: “This was an inexplicable attack which has done irreversible damage – robbing two women of their lives and seriously injuring two others.
“The strength of the prosecution’s case, which featured compelling witness, CCTV and forensic evidence, gave Jazwell Brown little choice but to admit his guilt, and we are pleased that those affected by this tragic event have been spared the process of a trial.
“While we may never know why Brown committed such mindless violence, we must remember the two lives that were needlessly lost.
“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of Joanne and Teohna, and we hope that today’s result provides them with some closure.”