In a shocking turn of events, a suspected deranged killer charged with the stabbing death of a three-year-old boy outside an Ohio supermarket had been released by a judge just three days before the horrifying attack took place. Bionca Ellis, 32, now faces murder and attempted murder charges for allegedly butchering toddler Julian Wood with a kitchen knife in what authorities describe as a "random act of violence" at the Giant Eagle grocery store in North Olmsted on June 3.

Recent records reveal that Ellis had encountered law enforcement a few days prior to the tragic incident. On May 29, she was taken into custody for a probation violation related to a petty theft arrest. During her arraignment, concerns about her attention and potential mental distress led to a referral for a psych evaluation. However, on May 31, a different magistrate, Judge Brian Hagan, ordered Ellis be released from custody, citing no red flags indicating mental distress or a history of violence.

Judge Hagan defended his decision, stating that the court's mental health team had no available personnel to conduct the evaluation. Furthermore, he explained that given Ellis's minor case and lack of a known violent criminal history, keeping her in custody for an extended period was unwarranted.

Tragically, last week, Ellis allegedly approached Julian and his mother, Margot Wood, in the grocery store parking lot, stabbing the child multiple times as he sat in a shopping cart. The mother also suffered a knife wound in the shoulder while attempting to protect her son. Julian was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

During her arraignment, Ellis displayed a disturbing lack of remorse, giggling and responding "Si" when asked if she would plead not guilty to the charges against her.

Ellis is currently being held on a $5 million bond following the heinous act of violence. Despite the shocking outcome, Judge Hagan maintained his confidence in the court's handling of the initial arrest, stating that they had followed the letter of the law and had seen no indication of any alarming behavior or mental distress.

The devastating incident raises questions about the process of evaluating the mental health of individuals involved in criminal proceedings and the measures taken to ensure public safety. The tragic loss of young Julian Wood serves as a stark reminder of the importance of thorough evaluations and appropriate decision-making when it comes to matters of public safety and mental health.