Janiya Jenkins, Eyani Jones Obituary, Death – A man has been taken into custody following the fatal stabbing of his two sisters in Streamwood, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Authorities confirmed that 25-year-old Jalonie Jenkins was arrested without incident on Sunday night in Downers Grove, several days after the deadly attack took place.
The Streamwood Police Department said officers responded to a call at around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday at a home in the 1600-block of McKool Avenue. When officers arrived, they discovered two female victims who had died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as 10-year-old Eyani Jones and 21-year-old Janiya Jenkins. According to family friends, both were sisters, and their older brother—Jalonie Jenkins—is believed to be the person responsible for their deaths.
Friends and neighbors were stunned and heartbroken by the violent incident that took place in what was otherwise a quiet residential neighborhood. A family friend and neighbor, who chose to remain anonymous, shared a chilling account of how the tragic scene unfolded. She said she was alerted by her daughter, who was speaking with Eyani on the phone just moments before the violence erupted. During their call, the girl reportedly heard shouting and chaos in the background.
“She heard the screaming,” the neighbor recalled. “They were on the phone together and she said, ‘I don’t know what’s going on at Eyani’s house, but can you look out the window?’”
Shortly after, Eyani’s 7-year-old brother appeared at the neighbor’s front door asking for help. He asked the woman to contact their mother, who was at work at the time. Concerned, the neighbor went over to the house to see what had happened.
When she entered the home, she was confronted by a horrifying scene.
“I walked up the stairs and I saw blood and stuff everywhere,” she said. “I see the oldest girl laid there, I see the little girl—she’s laid out. I’m on the phone with their mom, and I’m telling her, ‘Oh my God, your kids are gone.’”
The emotional trauma was deepened by the fact that the neighbor’s daughter had a close friendship with Eyani. The two girls were best friends, often spending time together, including sleepovers and family outings.
“This little girl has spent nights at my house. We even went to hotels together,” she said. “This is my daughter’s best friend. I ain’t never witnessed nothing like this. It hurts so bad.”
The neighborhood has been shaken by the brutal killings, especially given the tender age of Eyani, who had just started her summer break. Eyani was remembered by friends and neighbors as a joyful, kind-hearted girl with her whole life ahead of her.
Janiya Jenkins, the older sister, was also remembered with deep affection by those who knew her. Jasmine Marshall, a close friend of Janiya, came to the house on Thursday seeking answers and trying to make sense of the tragedy.
“I’m hurt. I’m really hurt,” Marshall said. “She was a really good friend—a good friend.”
The motive for the stabbing remains unclear, and police have not yet released further details regarding what may have led to the attack. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the double homicide.
Jalonie Jenkins was taken into custody on Sunday night in Downers Grove, a suburb located about 25 miles from Streamwood. Police have not reported any resistance or complications during his arrest. As of Monday morning, he remains in custody and is expected to face multiple charges in connection with the killings of his two sisters.
The incident has left the Streamwood community grieving and struggling to process the loss of two young lives in such a violent manner. Community members, friends, and neighbors have come together to support the grieving family and remember the victims.
The tragic deaths of Eyani Jones and Janiya Jenkins highlight a devastating example of domestic violence that has deeply affected not only a family but also an entire neighborhood. As authorities continue their investigation, many in the community are left searching for answers—and peace.
Support for the family has begun to pour in, with loved ones and neighbors offering condolences and help. Meanwhile, the Streamwood Police Department continues to piece together the events that led to this heartbreaking act of violence.