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Transgender college student stabbed over 40 times: Court documents

Transgender college student stabbed over 40 times: Court documents

Summary

A 19-year-old transgender student, Juniper Blessing, was stabbed over 40 times and found dead in a University of Washington off-campus laundry room. The suspect, 31-year-old Christopher Leahy, turned himself in and faces first-degree murder charges.

Key Facts

  • Juniper Blessing was a transgender student at the University of Washington.
  • Blessing suffered more than 40 stab wounds to multiple parts of the body.
  • The killing happened in the laundry room of the Nordheim Court student housing.
  • Christopher Leahy, 31, surrendered to police and was booked for first-degree murder.
  • Surveillance video showed the suspect returning to the laundry room and inspecting the area.
  • Witnesses identified the suspect, including his brother and a friend who recognized him in photos.
  • Blessing was a talented singer studying atmospheric science, music, and philosophy.
  • Blessing’s family described them as highly intelligent and deeply caring.
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