Who is Jared Ravizza? Suspect arrested in series of stabbings in Massachusetts describes himself as model and philanthropist

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly stabbing four young girls at an AMC movie theater in Massachusetts on Saturday, May 25. The girls were aged between nine and 17, according to the New York Post.

In addition to the attacks on AMC Braintree 10, Jared Ravizza, 26, also allegedly stabbed two people at a McDonald's in Plymouth about an hour later. Cops arrested him after an accident in Sandwich.

AMC told WBZ-TV in a statement that it has contacted the victims' families. The mother of one of the victims said employees did not believe the victims and took no action.

“Across all of our locations, AMC has implemented multiple security features and procedures, the details of which we do not publicly disclose or discuss,” a spokesperson said. “We have already begun to conduct a thorough review of this incident. Based on accounts from theater associates and video footage, the theater team immediately sprang into action, calling emergency services and administering assistance to victims.”

Ravizza's victims were rushed to local hospitals. However, none of them suffered life-threatening injuries.

Who is Jared Ravizza?

Ravizza claimed to be a male model and CEO. In previous interviews, he said he was a professional skier, model, philanthropist and claimed to be the leader of the Ravizza Group, a marketing company he founded. He told MV Times in an interview that he runs a charity named Ravizza Global Initiative.

Beverlyhillsmagazine.com described Ravizza 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 a profile on Psychologytoday.com, Ravizza is the son of psychologist Jason Ravizza, 57. Jason is listed as co-author of a religion-based book, Waging the War Within – A Devotional.

The family's neighbors in Agawam, Massachusetts, said Ravizza suddenly left town about two years ago. He left behind his mother and Jason's wife, Kim.

Ravizza was arrested in Martha's Vineyard in April and charged with assault and battery on a family or household member and vandalism. Edgartown District Court records show he allegedly attacked his father.

A police report revealed that Jason said Ravizza “just had a mental breakdown and attacked him” inside his home. Jason had marks on his face, thumb and wrist, police said. According to The Globe, Ravizza even destroyed Jason's home office.

Ravizza was sent to Martha's Vineyard Hospital for a mental health evaluation. However, he “did not meet their criteria for detention.”

According to the Plymouth County District Attorney, Ravizza faces charges of assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after the Braintree attack AMC, as well as the attack on McDonald's employees. His appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28.

Ravizza is also a suspect in a murder in Connecticut, according to Boston 25 News. He is under investigation after police discovered a body in the town of Deep River on Saturday around 3:30 p.m.