Suspect in Julian Wood Murder in North Olmsted Giant Eagle

CLEVELAND — Bionca Ellis, the 32-year-old Cleveland woman accused of killing 3-year-old Julian Wood in a double stabbing outside a Giant Eagle in North Olmsted, is scheduled to appear before a judge on several charges at 8:30 a.m. today.

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Ellis was charged with:

• One count of aggravated murder
• Two counts of murder
• Two counts of attempted murder
• Two counts of felonious assault
• One count of child endangerment
• One count of tampering with evidence
• One count of misdemeanor theft

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North Olmsted police say it was shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, when Julian and his mother, Margot Wood, 38, were stabbed in the parking lot of the Giant Eagle in the 27200 block of Lorain Road.

Both were taken to a hospital for treatment, but the Cuyahoga County medical examiner's office later said Julian died from his injuries. Margot is expected to make a full recovery, according to police.

When officers responded to the situation, they found the suspect – identified as Ellis – walking towards Dover Center Road with a knife in his hand. She was taken into custody without incident.

As police continue their investigation, they said it appears to have been a “random act of violence” given that Ellis had no interactions with the victims before the attack at the knife.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help raise money for Julian's family. The effort had raised more than $115,000 as of 10:30 a.m. last Wednesday, before surpassing $242,000 by 5 a.m. June 10.

Here's how to donate.

A memorial also appeared outside the Giant Eagle store to honor Julian.

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