Double Murder on Christmas Day: Milton Keynes Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Stabbings in Bletchley

Published on 16 April 2025 at 07:38

Milton Keynes, UK – April 15, 2025 — In a shocking development, Jazwell Brown, 49, of Bletchley, has pleaded guilty to a double murder that took place on Christmas Day 2024 in Santa Cruz Avenue, Milton Keynes. The brutal incident claimed the lives of Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, and left two others seriously injured.

Christmas Day Tragedy in Milton Keynes

The attack occurred at a residential address in Newton Leys, Bletchley, a typically quiet and family-oriented area. Emergency services responded to distress calls on December 25, only to find two women fatally stabbed and others critically wounded.

 

During a brief hearing at Luton Crown Court, Brown admitted to:

 

The murders of Joanne Pearson and Teohna Grant

 

The attempted murders of Bradley Latter, 29, and a teenage boy

 

Possession of a knife in a public place

 

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal (a Staffordshire bull terrier)

Who Were the Victims?

Joanne Pearson and Teohna Grant, both residents of Milton Keynes, were described by family and friends as loving, vibrant individuals. Photos released by Thames Valley Police show them smiling and full of life—images that starkly contrast the horror of the crime that took their lives.

Community in Shock

The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Milton Keynes, with residents mourning the devastating loss and expressing deep concern over public safety during what should have been a joyful holiday.

Police maintained a heavy presence at the crime scene for several days following the incident, as forensic teams gathered evidence and neighbors left floral tributes in memory of the victims.

What’s Next?

The court is expected to sentence Jazwell Brown in the coming weeks. Authorities have not released a motive for the attack, but with a guilty plea secured, the focus now turns to justice and healing for the grieving families.

Stay with us for the latest updates on this case and other breaking crime news in Milton Keynes and across the UK.

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