Reports of multiple people stabbed in a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. July 26th 2025

[Midge Montana]

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[Midge Montana]

Full arraignment

 

[Inthedetails]

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I have an acquaintance who has gone through hell trying to get help for a son with similar illness. She does not have the luxury of relaxing into the empty-nest years when the children leave home because her now-adult son is beyond her control - and eventually a crisis happens. Getting him help during his school years practically tore the family apart from the stress and expense, and it has not gotten easier as he turned into an adult.

jmopinion

 

[AngTxGal]

Full arraignment

It seems Defendant is not quite understanding the process
Homeless, not employed, little contact with family
History of offenses
Describing past mental illness and being in mental health facility

IMO

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Brother of Walmart stabbing suspect says family tried to get him help for years

Suspect had long history of mental health issues and was charged with mutilating a grave in 2016. He also had run-ins with police at least twice this year.

www.detroitnews.com

The brother of a northern Michigan man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart near Traverse City said his family tried for decades to get him help, raising red flags and saying his loved ones saw an incident like Saturday's attack "coming for years."

Shane Gille said the stabbings were the culmination of years of mental health problems that started when someone gave his brother, Bradford Gille, 42, a pill to put in a bowl of marijuana that had the active ingredient in cough syrup, “and it fried his brain."

"He was never the same after that," he said.

The youngest of three boys, Bradford Gille was “the meek one,” his brother said. “When he came home (from smoking the pill), his eyes were dark, and he was speaking gibberish.”...

 

[Inthedetails]

Ex-Marine who diffused the situation in a calm, controlled way. Impressive. Worth watching:

 

[tlcya]

That is indeed very sad.

I have an acquaintance who has gone through hell trying to get help for a son with similar illness. She does not have the luxury of relaxing into the empty-nest years when the children leave home because her now-adult son is beyond her control - and eventually a crisis happens. Getting him help during his school years practically tore the family apart from the stress and expense, and it has not gotten easier as he turned into an adult.

jmopinion

This hit home for me. this case makes me very sad, and also worried. I feel for your friend in that position. I get it.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Prayer vigil held in Traverse City by clergy in wake of Walmart stabbing

The event at Sunset Park, which overlooks the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, was organized by the SALT Coalition, Spiritual Activists Leading Together

www.detroitnews.com

Traverse City ― A prayer vigil was held in Traverse City on Friday by clergy from different faiths to offer comfort to the community after 11 people were stabbed inside a local Walmart.

The event at Sunset Park, which overlooks the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, was organized by the SALT Coalition (Spiritual Activists Leading Together) and brought together local residents for interfaith prayer and song...

 

[windrower]

The perp is a self-published author. He uses his full name, and in the description of one of his books, he provides his birthdate, which matches the perp. The books seem to be about his religious life.

Bradford James Gille: books, biography, latest update

Follow Bradford James Gille and explore their bibliography from Amazon's Bradford James Gille Author Page.

www.amazon.com

MSM reports also mention his books. Madman who allegedly stabbed 11 in sick rampage at Michigan Walmart ID’d

Great find! as per the listing description…

Book overview​

The Book of I Jesus Christ is Bradford James Gille’s account as he unveils a life shaped by enigmatic encounters, spiritual revelations, and startling connections to historical figures. From the depths of ancient history to the heart of modern-day America, follow Bradford's odyssey as he discovers haunting echoes of his past lives, intertwined with the essence of biblical narratives and the crucible of World War Two.

A chance encounter in a church sets the stage for an inexplicable bond with a spirit believed to be Jesus Christ, leading Bradford through a mesmerizing labyrinth of dreams and visions that traverse millennia. As he grapples with the astonishing revelation of his own identity as Jesus Christ and the spirit as Judas Iscariot, Bradford's journey unfolds with awe-inspiring clarity, blurring the lines between the earthly realm and the spiritual dimension.

The Book of I Jesus is a compelling exploration that transcends time, offering glimpses into past lives, unveiling mystical truths, and raising poignant questions about the nature of faith, destiny, and the infinite connections that bind us across the ages.

Shorter synopsis: Gille thinks he is God.

And therein lies a problem.

 

[windrower]

I read his book blurb on his author page—rambling, not enough punctuation, more and more “out there.”

He was struggling.