An Ohio woman received a life sentence without the possibility of parole Monday for the brutal murder of a 3-year-old boy in a grocery store parking lot last year.
In other news, an 18-year-old Indiana resident has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit murder after authorities uncovered plans for a mass shooting at a local high school.
Both cases, covered in depth by Resist the Mainstream, triggered shockwaves on social media, with many following each story closely as developments continue to unfold.
Bionca Ellis, 33, was sentenced by a Cuyahoga County judge following her conviction on multiple charges related to the June 3, 2024 attack that claimed the life of Julian Wood.
Ellis, who some have dubbed a “monster,” stole two knives from a thrift store before entering a Giant Eagle grocery store in North Olmsted, per the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Resist the Mainstream previously reported that after leaving the store, she targeted Margot Wood and her young son Julian in the parking lot.
Earlier this month, a jury convicted Ellis on multiple serious charges.
The convictions included aggravated murder, attempted murder, murder, felonious assault, child endangerment and misdemeanor theft.
Ellis faced a total of nine criminal counts.
WHIO-TV reported that she was charged with one count of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, two counts of felony assault, one count of endangering a child, one count of tampering with evidence and one count of misdemeanor theft.
During a hearing last year, before the judge set Ellis’ bond at $5 million, Julian’s father addressed the court about the devastating impact of losing his son.
“That day, one week ago, she took everything from us. There’s nothing that could ever replace my son or anything that my wife and I, even our other kids, are going through. It’s horrendous,” Julian’s father said.
“I really wish no bail. Period. Or extend it to the maximum limit possible that you can, at the very least. Just do whatever you can to keep this monster behind bars.”
Trinity “Jamie” Shockley will enter a guilty plea according to the Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office.
The plea agreement was filed on Oct. 24, per WRTV Indianapolis.
The deal includes a sentence of up to 12 and a half years in prison. Following the prison term, Shockley will serve five years of probation.
Authorities said Shockley had been planning to carry out an attack on Valentine’s Day.
The chosen date would have marked the anniversary of the 2018 Parkland, Florida massacre.
Police arrested Shockley in February after receiving a tip.
The tip indicated that the teen had access to an AR-15-style rifle and had purchased a bulletproof vest.
Authorities also learned that Shockley was “obsessed with mass shooters.”
This information prompted law enforcement to launch an investigation.
Upon investigating Shockley’s home, officers made a disturbing discovery.
They found a shrine in the bedroom honoring Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, according to the New York Post.
The shrine included materials worshipping Cruz and other school shooters. According to the Morgan County Correspondent, Shockley was “in love” with Cruz.
Officers discovered evidence during their investigation that outlined plans for an attack.
The target of the planned attack was Shockley’s own school.
The plea deal includes several strict conditions beyond the prison sentence.
Shockley will be permanently banned from owning firearms.
The agreement also prohibits Shockley from conducting any online research about school shooters.
All internet activity will be monitored through accountability software.
Shockley will be required to undergo mental health counseling as part of the agreement.
The teen will also be responsible for paying all treatment costs.
The formal plea hearing is scheduled to take place on Nov. 24.
At that time, the court will officially accept or reject the plea agreement.
