The man suspected of a stabbing spree which injured six, including three children, in Massachusetts claimed to be a male model and a CEO.
Jared Ravizza, 26, bragged during interviews about his prowess as a pro skier, model, philanthropist and the leader of Ravizza Group, a marketing company which he founded.
One gushing 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 Ravizza’s services as a media manager offered no testimonials or proof of work completed by the company, focusing instead on glamorous selfies of its founder.
Ravizza allegedly stabbed four young girls aged between 9 and 17 at a Braintree movie theater and two McDonald’s employees in Plymouth before sparking a police chase that ended in a crash then his arrest on Saturday.
His stab victims were all treated at local hospitals, but did not sustain life-threatening injuries.
Ravizza is also being investigated over a murder in Connecticut after cops found a body in the tiny town of Deep River around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to Boston 25 news. The identity of the victim has not been revealed, and no charges had been brought in the case as of Monday night.
Self-described artist Ravizza changed his appearance in recent social media posts, wearing make-up and showing a more feminine appearance. It has also emerged he changed his name to Jared Love Jones.
Ravizza is the son of psychologist Jason Ravizza, 57, who is described as a licensed mental health counselor with 35 years’ 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 to the family home in Agawam, Massachusetts, told The Post Jared and Jason abruptly skipped town about two years ago — leaving behind Jason’s wife and Jared’s mother, Kim.
The Boston Globe reported Jared was then arrested in April on Martha’s Vineyard and charged with assault and battery on a family or household member and vandalism after he allegedly attacked his father, according to records at Edgartown District Court.
In a police report on file with the court, Jason told officers his son “had just had a mental break and attacked him” inside his home, and the father suffered marks to his face, thumb, and wrist, according to police.
Jared also wrecked 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 their standards to be held,″ according to the report.
According to court records, the Edgartown case was directed to pretrial diversion, with a session scheduled for November, according to The Globe.
The Post was unable to reach Jason or Kim for comment on Monday, but neighbors said they were surprised to see Jason back at the family home and walking a black dog in recent days.
About half-a-dozen locals interviewed by the Martha’s Vineyard Times told the outlet Jared had developed a reputation on the island for bizarre and hostile interactions in public settings.
He was known for his signature long blond hair, a penchant for wearing aviator sunglasses, and 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 unhinged.
Jared is quoted in numerous past interviews where he described his love for skiing, tennis and claimed to help people with disabilities.
In 2021, he told The MV Times he was a seasonal resident who claimed to be running a charitable organization called Ravizza Global Initiative.
“We spend a lot of time on the Vineyard, in Massachusetts, and I just want people to know the accessibility to me … I also hope this story will inspire someone to start an initiative of their own,” he said.
“For us, it’s not like a program. I look at it as a movement and lifestyle … It’s a lifelong connection, lifelong relationship, being there, being a mentor.”
The Plymouth County District Attorney said Sunday Jared is facing counts of assault with intent to murder, and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after the attack on the girls at Braintree AMC and the attack on the McDonald’s employees.
Jared has yet to enter a plea. He is due to be arraigned on Tuesday.
