A man has pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of two women and the attempted murder of two others during a knife attack in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day.
Jazwell Brown, 49, admitted at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday to killing Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, at a property on Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, on 25 December 2024.
The attack, described as “mindless violence“, also left Bradley Latter, 29, and a teenage boy with serious injuries. Brown also pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, a Staffordshire bull terrier, during the same incident.
Devastating Attack on Christmas Day
Emergency services were called to the address shortly after 6.30pm on Christmas Day, where Ms Pearson and Ms Grant were pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Latter and the teenage boy were rushed to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Thames Valley Police initially reported the family dog had also died from injuries, but later confirmed the pet survived.
Court Hearing and Sentencing
Brown, of Bletchley, showed remorse during the hearing, with his defence lawyer Charles Miskin KC stating that he was “profoundly sorry” for his actions. Mr Justice Kerr remanded Brown in custody until sentencing on 22 May.
CPS and Police Response
Celia Mardon, from the Crown Prosecution Service, 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.
“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.”
Community Impact
The attack sent shockwaves through the Newton Leys community, with residents expressing horror at the events that unfolded during what should have been a day of celebration.
A police cordon was in place for several days after the incident as forensic teams examined the scene.
As the case now moves toward sentencing, many hope the conclusion will bring some sense of justice and closure for the victims’ families and the wider community affected by the tragedy.
