2026-05-17

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-17#

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The University of Washington community gathered this weekend to mourn Juniper Blessing, a 19-year-old trans woman fatally stabbed in her off-campus housing building. Mourners left flowers and chalk messages across Red Square, and friends remembered the young student for her powerful, moving voice.

2026-05-18

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-18#

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A 31-year-old Bellevue man, Christopher Leahy, has been charged with first-degree murder after 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper Blessing was found fatally stabbed more than 40 times in a Nordheim Court apartment laundry room. Leahy is currently being held on $10 million bail as investigators work to determine a motive and whether the attack was targeted or random.

2026-05-19

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-19#

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Christopher Leahy, 31, has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper Blessing. Prosecutors allege Leahy stabbed Blessing 40 times in the laundry room of the Nordheim Court student housing complex on May 10, and investigators believe he may also be connected to other campus-area prowling incidents.

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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-05-16 to 2026-05-22#

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The University of Washington community is mourning the loss of 19-year-old student Juniper Blessing, who was fatally stabbed in an off-campus laundry room on May 10. Authorities have charged 31-year-old Christopher Leahy with first-degree murder, setting his bail at $10 million as they investigate whether the brutal attack was targeted or connected to other campus-area prowling incidents. A growing campus memorial has been established for Blessing, who friends remembered for her powerful voice and moving presence.