The trial for the woman accused of stabbing and killing a 3-year-old boy outside of a North Olmsted Giant Eagle is set to start on Oct. 1, according to Cuyahoga County Judge John J. Russo.
Wednesday marked the final pretrial for 33-year-old Bionca Ellis, who allegedly stole knives from a thrift store before walking to the nearby Giant Eagle and using the weapons in a seemingly random attack that left 3-year-old Julian Wood dead last year.
Russo said there will be 75 jurors pulled for the trial, who will be chosen on the first day.
In late August, a motion was filed for Ellis to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. She previously pleaded not guilty and was ruled incompetent to stand trial.
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A judge ordered her to receive treatment, and she was deemed competent after several months of psychiatric care.
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Ellis faces 10 felony charges for the June 3, 2024, homicide.
