STREAMWOOD, Ill. - A man accused of fatally stabbing his two sisters inside their suburban Streamwood home appeared in court Friday, with his attorney claiming he was suffering a mental health episode at the time of the attack.

Jalonie Jenkins, who faces multiple felony charges in the killings of 21-year-old Janiya Jenkins and 10-year-old Eyani Jones, sat in court as prosecutors outlined a graphic timeline of the June 29 attack. The courtroom was tense and emotional, with Jenkins’ family — including his mother — present. Sheriff's deputies shielded her as she exited the courthouse.

Deadly Streamwood stabbings

What we know:

According to authorities, the stabbings occurred on the second floor of the family's home. Janiya suffered 12 stab wounds to the neck, while Eyani was stabbed

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