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Video Shows Leahy Disabling Camera, Stabbing Juniper Blessing 40 Times

5/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prosecutors released surveillance video showing suspect Christopher Leahy disabling the laundry-room camera moments before he stabbed 19-year-old Juniper Blessing on May 10.
The footage shows Leahy following another student into the laundry room, leaving, then returning alone before Blessing arrived, with arraignment postponed to June 4.
Prosecutors say Blessing was stabbed over 40 times, was not specifically targeted, and a conviction could bring a 22- to 29-year sentence with a deadly-weapon enhancement.

History

Historical Context

After the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial—where Los Angeles prosecutors led by Marcia Clark relied on televised Bronco-chase footage and DNA evidence that captivated an estimated 100 million viewers—the justice system began admitting surveillance video as core proof. That precedent now guides prosecutors releasing camera footage of Christopher Leahy to support a deadly-weapon charge.

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Story summary

Prosecutors released surveillance video showing suspect Christopher Leahy disabling the laundry-room camera moments before he stabbed 19-year-old Juniper Blessing on May 10.
The footage shows Leahy following another student into the laundry room, leaving, then returning alone before Blessing arrived, with arraignment postponed to June 4.
Prosecutors say Blessing was stabbed over 40 times, was not specifically targeted, and a conviction could bring a 22- to 29-year sentence with a deadly-weapon enhancement.

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