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Juniper Blessing Case Takes New Turn | Salt Lake City News
A chilling case in Seattle centers on Juniper Blessing, a University of Washington student, whose murder is linked to Christopher Leahy, now found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Allegedly stabbed multiple times in a brutal attack, Leahy is being treated at Western State Hospital for up to 90 days to assess competency restoration. LGBTQIA+ advocates, present at the hearing, stand with Blessing’s family, demanding justice and honoring her memory. Leahy returns to court in September; if still incompetent, treatment could extend for a year. The case now hinges on his mental state and…
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