Designer and model Alyona Shikhova narrowly avoided a dangerous situation with Jared Ravizza, who stands accused of stabbing six people in unprovoked attacks in Massachusetts. Shikhova encountered Ravizza during a photoshoot at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where he began hitting on her and proposing marriage almost immediately. Feeling uncomfortable with the man’s advances, Shikhova ultimately left the hotel after an unsettling encounter with Ravizza, who had promised to promote her brand due to his alleged connections and wealth.
Despite her initial skepticism, Shikhova allowed Ravizza to model her clothing and appeared in an Instagram video with him. Ravizza allegedly boasted about his wealth, claiming to own multiple homes around the world and offering to help her open stores in cities like Malibu and the Hamptons. His behavior grew increasingly bizarre and unsettling as he made grand promises and proposals to Shikhova, who ultimately decided to cut ties with him after feeling uncomfortable with his advances.
After leaving the hotel, Shikhova only communicated with Ravizza through text to discuss the promotion of her brand. She was shocked to later learn about his alleged attacks and violent behavior, describing the experience as a reminder of the importance of being cautious around people. Stabbings perpetrated by Ravizza left six people injured, including children who had gone to watch a movie at their local theater. The situation escalated when Ravizza changed his appearance and adopted a more feminine identity, leading Shikhova to feel grateful for being alive after narrowly escaping a potential threat.
Ravizza was arraigned on charges including assault to murder and assault and battery, and was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. In addition to facing charges for the stabbings in Massachusetts, Ravizza is also a person of interest in the death of a 70-year-old man in Connecticut. Shikhova considers herself fortunate to have avoided a dangerous situation with Ravizza, and her encounter with him serves as a cautionary tale about being aware of the potential dangers posed by strangers. Despite the unsettling nature of her experience, Shikhova remains resilient and grateful for the gift of life.
