Bionca Ellis has final hearing before trial for stabbing death of 3-year-old boy at North Olmsted Giant Eagle

CLEVELAND — Bionca Ellis, the woman accused of stabbing 3-year-old Julian Wood to death at a North Olmsted Giant Eagle in June of 2024, appeared in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court for her final pretrial hearing on Wednesday.

The trial is set to begin on Oct. 1 following multiple delays.

On Aug. 27, defense attorneys representing Ellis filed a motion to Judge John J. Russo expressing her intent to plead not guilty by reason of insanity…

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