Streamwood Man Accused of Stabbing Sisters to Death Awaits Mental Health Evaluation

Streamwood Man Accused of Killing Sisters to Death Awaits Mental Health Evaluation Streamwood, IL – Jalonie Jenkins, 21, appeared in court Friday morning facing charges for the fatal stabbing of his two sisters last week in their Streamwood home. His attorney, citing a mental health crisis, argued that the crime was a result of his client's condition. The judge ordered Jenkins detained pending a mental health evaluation. "My client was experiencing a severe mental health crisis," stated Jenkins' attorney in court. "The actions he took were a direct result of this crisis." The victims were identified as 21-year-old Jenaya Jenkins and 10-year-old Iyanni Jones. Police responded to the scene last week and found both sisters deceased. The case has shocked the Streamwood community. A judge ordered Jenkins to undergo a mental health evaluation before his next court appearance scheduled for June 26th. The case continues to unfold, raising questions about mental health resources and the justice system.