Today, we’re discussing a heart-wrenching and disturbing story that has shaken the community of North Olmsted, Ohio.
The tragic case involves the brutal killing of 3-year-old Julian Wood and the wounding of his mother, Margot Wood, in a seemingly random act of violence. The accused, 32-year-old Bionca Ellis, has displayed shocking behavior during her court appearance, adding to the community’s outrage and grief.
Let’s start with the horrifying incident. It occurred in a Giant Eagle grocery store parking lot, where Ellis allegedly attacked Julian and Margot Wood. Authorities have described the attack as a random act of violence, leaving the community and the Wood family in a state of shock and mourning.
During her court appearance, Ellis’s demeanor was unsettling. Footage from WEWS shows her smirking, smiling, and even giggling as the charges were read against her. She is facing 10 criminal counts, including two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The judge, Nancy Russo, indicated that Ellis could potentially face the death penalty if convicted.
🚨🇺🇸 WOMAN SMIRKS THROUGH COURT HEARING FOR MURDER OF 3-YEAR-OLD
Bionca Ellis, 32, accused of killing 3-year-old Julian Wood and wounding his mother in a random attack outside a Cleveland grocery store, smirked and giggled during her court appearance.
Facing 10 criminal counts,… pic.twitter.com/aZEEG6giwF
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 11, 2024
The court proceedings were difficult to watch. Ellis, with her hands cuffed behind her back, seemed to struggle to suppress a smirk and smiled several times. When asked if she was going to plead not guilty, she initially responded with a giggle and a “Si,” before finally answering “Yes” after the judge pressed her. This behavior was deeply disturbing to those present, including Julian’s father, Jared Wood.
Jared Wood spoke in court, expressing the profound loss his family has experienced. “There’s nothing that could ever replace my son,” he said, pleading with the judge to keep Ellis behind bars. The judge ultimately set Ellis’s bail at $5 million, ensuring she remains in custody.
Ellis was arrested shortly after the attack, with police finding her holding a knife.
Authorities confirmed that Margot Wood was opening the trunk of her car to load groceries when Ellis launched her vicious attack, stabbing both Margot and young Julian. This random and senseless act of violence has left a permanent scar on the Wood family and the community.
In the aftermath, a GoFundMe page was set up by loved ones to support the Wood family. They described Julian as a “sweet little boy” who adored his new baby sister and loved to wrestle with his older brother. The fundraiser expressed the family’s deep sadness and gratitude for the community’s outpouring of support.
“Our family is overwhelmed with sadness … and overwhelmed with the loving support the community has already provided us,” the fundraiser stated. “This will be an incredibly long journey to recovery, but truthfully we will never recover — but we will continue to share stories about our beautiful baby boy.”
This case has brought to light the random and unpredictable nature of violence, and the need for community support in times of unimaginable grief. The Wood family, along with friends and neighbors, are now left to navigate a world without their beloved Julian, as they seek justice and try to find a path forward.
NEW: Horrifying video shows the moment before Bionca Ellis fataIIy st@bbed Julian Wood (3) in a parking lot last week.
0 outrage, mourning, or kneeling in DC.
This story didn’t fit the narrative. pic.twitter.com/oyQ6iDaqQM
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 10, 2024
