Jared Ravizza pretended to be a model and attacked his father in April: report

US News

By Jack Morphet And Megan Palin

The man suspected of a series of stabbing attacks that injured six people, including three children, in Massachusetts has claimed to be a model and a CEO.

Jared Ravizza, 26, has boasted in interviews about his prowess as a professional skier, model, philanthropist and leader of the Ravizza Group, a marketing company he founded.

One enthusiastic profile described him as an international “serial entrepreneur and media mogul” and “a man with an innate desire to bring out the best in other humans in the most beautiful way,” according to beverlyhillsmagazine.com.

However, a website offering Jared's services as a media manager offered no testimonials or proof of the work the company does, instead focusing on glamorous selfies of its founder.

Jared allegedly stabbed four girls aged 9 to 17 at a Braintree movie theater and two McDonald's employees in Plymouth before sparking a police chase that ended in a crash and then his arrest on Saturday.

His victims were all treated at local hospitals, but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

Jared is also under investigation for a murder in Connecticut after police found a body in the small town of Deep River around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, according to Boston 25 News. The identity of the victim has not been released and no charges had been filed in this case as of Monday evening.

Self-proclaimed artist Jared has changed his appearance in recent social media posts, applying makeup and showing off a more feminine appearance. It also emerged that he had changed his name to Jared Love Jones.

Jared is the son of psychologist Jason Ravizza, 57, described as a licensed mental health counselor with 35 years of experience, according to a profile on Psychologytoday.com.

Jason is also listed as co-author of a religion-based book titled “Waging the War Within – A Devotional”.

Several neighbors at the family's home in Agawam, Massachusetts, told the Post that Jared and Jason abruptly left town about two years ago, leaving Jared's wife, Kim, behind.

The Boston Globe reported that Jared was then arrested in April in Martha's Vineyard and charged with battery on a member of his family or household and vandalism after allegedly attacking his father, according to U.S. District Court records. 'Edgartown.

In a police report filed with the court, Jason told officers that his son “just had a mental breakdown and attacked him” inside his home, and that the father had marks on his face, thumb and wrist, police said.

Jared also destroyed his father's home office, according to the report cited by The Globe.

He was sent to Martha's Vineyard Hospital for a mental health evaluation, but Jared “did not meet the standards to be detained,” according to the report.

According to court records, the Edgartown case has been referred to pretrial diversion, with a hearing scheduled for November, according to the Globe.

The Post could not reach Jason or Kim for comment Monday, but neighbors said they were surprised to see Jason back at the family home and walking a black dog in recent days.

About a half-dozen residents interviewed by Martha's Vineyard Times told the outlet that Jared had developed a reputation on the island for bizarre and hostile interactions in public places.

He was known for his long blonde hair, his penchant for wearing aviator sunglasses and his frequent claims that he was a model in Los Angeles, the publication reported.

According to the outlet, island residents said Jared was quick to anger and often seemed unbalanced.

Jared is quoted in numerous past interviews in which he has described his love of skiing, tennis and claimed to help people with disabilities.

In 2021, he told the MV Times that he was a seasonal resident who claimed to run a charity called Ravizza Global Initiative.

“We spend a lot of time in Vineyard, Massachusetts, and I just want people to know how approachable I am…I also hope this story inspires someone to start their own initiative,” he said. he declares.

“For us, it’s not like a program. I look at it as a movement and a lifestyle… It’s a permanent connection, an ongoing relationship, being there, being a mentor.

The Plymouth County prosecutor said Sunday that Jared faces charges of assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after the attack against the Braintree AMC girls and the attack on McDonald's employees.

Jared has not entered a plea yet. He is due to be tried on Tuesday.