A DAD has appeared in court accused of killing two women with a kitchen knife and leaving two victims with serious injuries on Christmas Day.
Jazwell Brown (49) stood before the judges today dressed in a gray tracksuit, with a wispy beard and hands clasped behind his back.
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Jazwell Brown appeared in court Credit: Chris Eades
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Teohna Grant killed in horror Credit: Thames Valley Police
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Joanne Pearson, 38, also diedCredit: Thames Valley Police
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Tribute to flowers by the stage at Bletchley Credit: Chris Eades
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Police and forensics inside cordon on Boxing DayCredit: Gary Stone
It was heard he allegedly attacked Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, at a flat in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
Local resident Bradley Latter, 29, also said he was stabbed along with a teenager who cannot be named for legal reasons.
The dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was injured during the incident on Wednesday at 6.30pm and was rushed to a vet and later survived, it is understood.
Brown, from Milton Keynes, was also found in possession of a kitchen knife, High Wycombe Magistrates Court heard.
He was charged with two murders, two attempted murders, possession of a sharp object and causing unnecessary injury by wounding a protected animal.
A disheveled Brown pleaded not guilty this morning, speaking only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during a brief hearing.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Luton Crown Court on December 31.
Prosecutor Zara Khan said: “This case relates to the murder of Joanna Pearson and Teohna Grant allegedly committed by Jazwell Brown.”
Addressing Brown, Judge Bernard Crossey said: “You will be remanded in custody until you appear at the crown court.
“We believe this is due to the nature and seriousness of the offence.”
After hearing Mr. Crossey asked those present to observe a moment of silence for the alleged victims.
A neighbor said earlier: “Me and my sister-in-law went out to see what was going on and walked along the road.
“A young man ran over frantically yelling: ‘You have to help me, he’s going to kill me.’
“As we turned around, dad came around the corner and came towards us very quickly, so the boy ran into our house.”
The neighbor continued: “I went into survival mode and brought my sister-in-law into the house and locked the door to protect our family.
“He had three stab wounds – in the head, chest and finger.
“Me, my wife, sister and brother-in-law and their children were in the house fearing the worst if he manages to break down the door with his foot.
“By that time the neighbors had already called the police and I think he was terrified.
“The young man stayed in the house until the police and paramedics arrived. He looked completely petrified, he was falling into shock, shaking.
Paramedics later said that we saved his life.
Locals left flowers and teddy bears at the scene of the horror on Christmas Day.
The dog found “covered in blood” was taken to a vet but miraculously survived the incident, according to Thames Valley Police.
Thames Valley Police said in a statement: “Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police’s Serious Crime Unit, a man has been charged in connection with a double homicide investigation in Milton Keynes.
“Despite formal identification not yet being carried out, we can confirm that the women who sadly died in this incident are Joanne Pearson, aged 38, and Teohna Grant, aged 24, both from Milton Keynes.
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Teohna Grant was stabbed to death on Christmas Day Credit: Facebook/ @TeohnaGrant
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She was tragically stabbed to death Credit: Facebook/ @TeohnaGrant
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The mass stabbing happened on WednesdayCredit: PA
“We continue to support the families at this difficult time and our thoughts are with them.
“The families would ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”
Today, Teohna’s tearful mum was too grief-stricken to talk at her home in a sleepy corner of Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
Petra Grant was left heartbroken after news of the attack on Christmas Day, which also left a man and a teenager seriously injured.
Meanwhile, the sister of tragic Teohna rail worker Parris Grant, 26, was also in mourning following the bloodshed.
A photo shared online shows Teohna, who moved to Bletchley in Milton Keynes three years ago, celebrating her 18th birthday.
HORROR SCENES
One neighbor said: “They had a party. We saw everyone coming with gifts in the morning.
“Around 6 p.m., a lady came out on the balcony and shouted: ‘I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe.’
“A few moments later the teenager came out the front door screaming and shouting – it was like a horror movie.
“He was stabbed in the chest and head – he tried to block the knife and all his fingers are hanging.
“Then the dog ran out – it was a small white dog, but you couldn’t tell because it was covered in blood.
“He kept running away and coming back – Joanne and that dog were inseparable.”
The stricken youth sought refuge in a nearby house – forcing the terrified family inside to lock their doors.
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A forensic scientist inside the police cordon on Friday Credit: Chris Eades
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Giving flowers outside the police cordon in Santa Cruz Avenue, near Bletchley, BuckinghamshireCredit: PA
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A forensic expert was seen entering the property on Friday Credit: SWNS: South West News Service
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