Despite feeling uneasy during a photoshoot, model Alena Shikhova had a lucky escape as her intuition led her to leave before Jared Ravizza's alleged crime spree, leaving her shocked and grateful to be alive.
A model has shared her harrowing experience of being in close proximity to Jared Ravizza, the man accused of a gruesome multi-state stabbing spree that left one dead and six injured. Alena Shikhova, who had a photoshoot with Ravizza in Beverly Hills last April, sensed an unsettling feeling around him.
The chilling revelations came as Ravizza was charged with murder and several counts of assault in connection with the attacks in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Shikhova's account of her encounter sheds light on the suspect's behavior prior to the alleged crime spree.
During the photoshoot, Shikhova noticed Ravizza pushing his way into the session, making her feel uncomfortable. As she later learned, Ravizza had been exhibiting strange behavior, which raised red flags for the model.
Just over a year later, the allegations against Ravizza sent shockwaves through Shikhova, who credited her intuition for protecting her. "I'm in shock," she said. "I just felt I needed to leave, and it was a good call."
Ravizza's alleged rampage began in Connecticut, where he is accused of stabbing a man to death in a bizarre confrontation. Witnesses reported seeing Ravizza's tinted black Porsche in the area before the incident.
The violence continued in Massachusetts, where Ravizza allegedly stabbed four young girls in a movie theater and two more victims in a Plymouth McDonald's. His arrest ended the horrific spate of attacks after he crashed his car while fleeing from police.
Shikhova's sympathy for the victims was evident as she reflected on Ravizza's erratic behavior. "It's just so cruel," she said. "It's a lot of crazy people around. It's a lot of crazy situations around. And it's really a gift to be alive."
The authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attacks, but neighbors have suggested that Ravizza may have had a connection to the deceased Connecticut man. They reported seeing Ravizza's car in the neighborhood before the fatal incident.
Ravizza pleaded not guilty to all charges during his arraignment, and a psychiatric evaluation has been ordered. The suspected slasher's mental state remains under investigation as the authorities piece together the events leading up to the alleged crimes.
Shikhova's close encounter with Ravizza serves as a reminder of the importance of listening to our instincts and trusting our gut feeling when something doesn't feel right. Her fortunate escape is a testament to the power of intuition in detecting potential danger, a lesson she will carry with her forever.
