Jared Ravizza, the 26-year-old suspect accused of a violent stabbing spree in Massachusetts, had previously claimed to be a model, pro skier, and CEO of a marketing company called Ravizza Group.
Ravizza allegedly stabbed four young girls, aged 9 to 17, at a Braintree movie theater, and two employees at a McDonald’s in Plymouth, before leading police on a chase that ended in a crash and his arrest on Saturday.
According to reports, Ravizza had boasted about his prowess as an “international serial entrepreneur and media mogul” in interviews, describing himself as someone with an “innate desire to bring out the best in other humans in the most beautiful way.”
However, a website offering his services as a media manager provided no testimonials or proof of his work, focusing instead on glamorous selfies.
In April, Ravizza was also arrested on Martha’s Vineyard and charged with assault and battery on a family or household member and vandalism, after allegedly attacking his father, Jason Ravizza, a licensed mental health counselor.
According to a police report, Jason told officers that his son “had just had a mental break and attacked him” inside his home, leaving him with marks on his face, thumb, and wrist.
Ravizza was sent to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, but was not held, and the case was directed to pretrial diversion.
Neighbors of the Ravizza family in Agawam, Massachusetts, said Jared and his father had abruptly left the family home about two years ago, leaving behind Jared’s mother, Kim.
In recent social media posts, Ravizza had changed his appearance, wearing makeup and showing a more feminine look, and had changed his name to Jared Love Jones.
Ravizza is also being investigated for a murder in Connecticut, where a body was found in the town of Deep River on the same day as the stabbing attacks in Massachusetts.
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