A local artist is creating a mural in honor of 3-year-old Julian Wood, the toddler who was randomly attacked in a Giant Eagle parking lot adjacent to the painting.
Last summer, Bionca Ellis was accused of attacking the 3-year-old and his mother in the parking lot of a North Olmsted Giant Eagle.
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The mural is placed on the side of TL Rooney, a cleaning company across from Giant Eagle, and features bright-colored dinosaurs. Arlin Graff, the artist painting the mural, says he chose the green color and creature because of Julian's love for them.
"I could give back to the community, bring some happiness for the area," said Graff, "bring some color and make the life the memory of Julian Wood here."
Graff is a native Brazilian and world-renowned muralist who lives in North Olmsted with his wife and 3-year-old son.
He says the mural is a community project that numerous local businesses have chipped in with.
Tuesday would have been Julian's 4th birthday, and his family visited with Arlin to see the art.
Ellis is awaiting competency to stand trial.
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