Woman Smirks in Court After Being Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old in Ohio

This video captures the shocking and disturbing moment when Bionca Ellis, accused of butchering 3-year-old Julian Wood outside an Ohio supermarket, smirked, smiled, and giggled during her court appearance. The footage reveals Ellis's unsettling behavior as the horrifying charges were read against her, sparking outrage and disbelief.

Context Behind the Incident:
In a deeply disturbing incident, Bionca Ellis, 32, allegedly stabbed 3-year-old Julian Wood to death and wounded his 38-year-old mother, Margot Wood, outside a Giant Eagle supermarket in North Olmsted, near Cleveland. Authorities have described the attack as a “random act of violence.”

During her court appearance, Ellis faced ten criminal counts, including two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The judge indicated that she could potentially face the death penalty if convicted. Despite the severity of the charges, Ellis was seen smirking and giggling, causing further outrage.

The video shows Ellis with her hands cuffed behind her back, fighting back a smirk before smiling several times as the charges were read. She whispered responses to questions and hung her head during her initial arraignment over video conference. When asked by Judge Nancy Russo if she would plead not guilty, Ellis initially giggled and responded "si," before eventually saying "yes."

Julian Wood's father, Jared, emotionally addressed the court, stating that Ellis "took everything from us," and urged the judge to keep her behind bars. The judge set bail at $5 million, the maximum amount, keeping Ellis in custody.

The tragic attack has left the community in mourning, with loved ones remembering Julian as a "sweet little boy" who adored his family. The family's GoFundMe page expresses their profound sadness and gratitude for the support they have received.

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