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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