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One ohio The woman has been convicted Three year old child stabbed to death who was sitting outside on a grocery cart Supermarket in suburban cleveland,
Bianca Ellis, 34, of Cleveland, was found guilty Wednesday after a week-long trial. she faces Punishment Oct. 27 by Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge John Russo, who will determine whether he gets life in prison with or without the possibility of parole.
The verdict covers nine criminal cases, including serious ones murderFelony assault, child endangerment, and aggravated burglary, stemming from the attack in June 2024.
Julian Wood died and his mother was injured in the incident, according to the office of Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley. Ms. Ellis has been held on $5 million bond since her indictment last year.
Authorities said Ellis entered the Giant Eagle grocery store in North Olmsted armed with two knives, which he stole from the adjacent Volunteers of America thrift store. He said he saw Julian and his mother, Margot Wood, ahead and followed them into the parking lot.
Mother was about to load her groceries into her vehicle when Alice ran at them with a knife, knife In the attack that took place in less than five seconds, the child was injured twice before walking away.
The boy died in hospital while Margot Wood was being treated for a knife wound to her shoulder. Prosecutors said she was hit when she tried to pull the boy out of the car during the attack.
Ellis’ defense attorneys had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
The child’s father, Margot Wood and Jared Wood, gave a statement to reporters after the verdict and thanked the community for its support.
“Everyone who met him, commented, sent love, we appreciate you guys so much,” Margot Wood said. “It was for him today.”