A man has pleaded guilty to murdering two women and trying to kill two other people in a series of stabbings 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, and a teenage boy during the episode.
He admitted to the offences during a brief hearing at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday.
Brown, of Bletchley, also pleaded guilty to having a knife in a public place and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, a Staffordshire bull terrier.
Police at the scene of the attack last year. Pic: PA
Pic: PA
Ms Pearson and Ms Grant died at the scene after emergency crews were alerted at around 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.
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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.”
