Because Fucci was a juvenile when he committed the crime, his case will be up for review in 25 years. ", Asked about a possible motive, Larizza responded, "We're still working and investigating this case.". During the briefing, deputies gave a recap of the case. According to the warrant, they tested positive for blood. Let us do our jobs. According to the FDLE, the tip of the knife found in Tristyns wound later matched to a Buck knife that dive team investigators found in the retention pond near her body. Im sorry for the Bailey family and my family, Fucci said. Aiden Fucci, 14, was taken into custody overnight and charged with second-degree murder. Larizza said Fucci is in the process ofbeing transferred to an adult facility, but he could not specify which one at this point. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. One week ago, Bailey traveled to the ESPN sports complex in Orlando for a Summit cheer competition with her team. Police urge the community to respect the victims family in their time of grieving. The suspect currently being held for her murder is her The judge said his first degree premeditated murder charge is a capital felony punishable by life or death. 12:30 P.M. UPDATE: An arrest has been made in connection to the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, Sheriff Robert Hardwick of the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office announced Monday. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement joins search. They are starting to comb through those items right now. Tristyn Bailey's body was found next to this retention pond east of Saddlestone Drive. [RELATED: State Attorneys Office provides update in Aiden Fucci case]. Both restaurants are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 5 P.M. UPDATE: A petition on Change.org has gathered more than 200,000 signatures, urging the State Attorneys Office to charge Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, as an adult. As we move forward, we will seek to keep Tristyn's memory alive and the spirit of the community. SJSO said Aiden attended Patriot Oaks Academy, a K-8 school on Longleaf Pine Parkway, with Tristyn and both grew up in the same neighborhood. If your child is having a difficult time processing whats happening, the school has sent out resources to help. His charge has been upgraded from second-degree murder to premeditated first-degree murder. How do you explain to an elementary-aged child how such a thing could happen? :Records detail the night she was killed. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. A Zone Cheer All-Stars hangs a plaque in Tristyns honor. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? Fuccis mother, Crystal Lane Smith, is charged with tampering with evidence. RELATED: St. Johns County Sheriffs Office says body found is believed to be reported missing 13-year-old girl, community is grieving. During that guilty plea, Fucci apologized in court. It was an emotional night for the dozens of people who attended the vigil at a Durbin Crossing neighborhood. Action News Jax reports that Aiden Fuccis defense team wants his trial moved out of St. Johns County. She always has a smile on her face, always lighting up, always has a positive mindset and positive words towards others., Another friend of Baileys told News4Jax: Shes a really nice, sweet girl and shes strong and shes a great athlete., TIMELINE: What we know about Tristyn Baileys disappearance. Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. Aiden appears in court. At first, unsubstantiated social media posts led neighbors to believe that multiple teens had been involved. SJSO said they would provide an update on the case on Monday, May 10. RELATED: Timeline of events in disappearance, death of St. Johns County teen Tristyn Bailey. Monday, that was confirmed. Community memebers helped officials search for the missing teenager for 16 hours. 1:30 p.m.:Sheriff's office reports thatChief Medical Examiner Predrag Bulic determined that the cause of Tristyn's death is sharp force trauma by stabbing and that video placed the pair walking near the scene in that time frame. MAIL. On the back of the police car -- putting handcuffs on a witness to a missing person is not the norm for law enforcement, Hardwick said. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Aiden Fucci, 14, was arrested on second-degree murder charges in the death of Tristyn Bailey, who was reported missing early Sunday morning. Aiden is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Volusia County Regional Detention Center, the Office of State Attorney R.J. Larizza said. Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. [RELATED: Aiden Fucci pleads not guilty to the murder of Tristyn Bailey]. Fucci lives 0.3 miles away from where Bailey was discovered. This could include psychologists or any doctors who can offer an opinion on Fucci's mental health something that has been called into question in the past. The adult system is where this case belongs," Larizza said. Tristyn was someone they knew a cheerleader at Patriot Oaks Academy, the local K-8 school. Some alsostarted a petition to have Fucci charged as an adult. Aiden Fucci pleads guilty to murder in death of Tristyn Bailey, Bailey was found stabbed to death on Mothers Day, News4JAX was there when a knife later identified. Fucci appeared in court on Friday morning and was denied bond. Sheriff:Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child'. On Thursday, State Attorney R.J. Larizza revealed that Tristyn had been stabbed 114 times. Her family notified the police around 10 a.m. Sunday morning and police had been searching ever since. Parents were also left to face hard questions themselves as they grieved not only the loss of a 13-year-old girl but the shattered peace of their once idyllic neighborhood. I dont know what my answer really was. Teenager charged in Tristyn Bailey's killing. According to her arrest warrant, Smith was seen on surveillance video inside her house washing Fuccis blue jeans, which later tested positive for blood. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. While the records of minors under the age of 18 are sealed, Larizza said Fucci did not have a prior criminal record leading up to his arrest. The search was called off around 8:30 p.m. after it got dark. Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. BREAKING: A source close to the investigation tells me 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County girl who was found dead on Sunday, suffered multiple stab wounds. One of the reasons you throw it in the water is to remove the possibility of fingerprints and blood evidence, he said. Anyone who saw Tristyn between midnight and early Sunday evening is asked to call the Sheriffs Office at 904-824-8304 or dial 911. A friend of Tristyns later told investigators he feels responsible because he invited her out to his house that night. Deputies continue to be seen throughout the Durbin Crossing community. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. At 1:45 a.m., a home surveillance camera on Saddlestone Drive captured the two teens who were identified later by investigators through their clothing walking east on the sidewalk. Fucci was identified early on as someone who might have been with Tristyn the evening of May 8, so he volunteered to go with deputies to show where he was last with her. Fucci's next hearing is set for 9 a.m. Thursday in the St. Johns County Courthouse. Crime scene tape remains up at two homes. Neighbors are also shaken by the teenagers death. 11 P.M. UPDATE: Action News Jax Robert Grant saw dive teams at a retention pond near where Tristyn Baileys body was found. Our office will continue to investigate the case to determine both the appropriate charges going forward, and whether or not he will be charged as an adult, Larizzas office said in a statement. Aiden Fucci, a 14-year-old from St. Johns County, hasbeen charged with first-degree murder, accused of stabbing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey114 times. Fuccis defense files four motions, including one that asks the judge to bar cameras from livestreaming jury selection. Photo taken in Durbin Crossing community on Jan. 18, 2022. recalled last year during a public memorial, found Tristyns body by a retention pond, showed Fucci heading back in the other direction. TIMELINE: Tristyns disappearance, investigation | RELATED: Search turns to grief after body found | Community comes together to support grieving family. A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union. An avid cheerleader, Bailey was remembered for her bright personality. Monday marks one year since 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was murdered in her Durbin Creek Neighborhood. All rights reserved. On May 27, it was announced that Aiden is being charged as an adult on first-degree murder. On Friday night, there will be a vigil at 7 p.m. at the amenities center for Trailmark Living, a neighborhood in St. Augustine not far from World Golf Village. Smith told Fucci he needs to help his lawyer prepare for the hearing and suggested a mental health expert might be beneficial to his case. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? Investigators later confirmed that all the blood stains on Fuccis belongings tested positive for Tristyns DNA and that Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. Thats backed up by surveillance video from the Durbin Crossing North Amenity Center, which captured them walking north together at 1:14 a.m. on May 9. : If you have any information about the current whereabouts or have seen Tristyn, please contact your nearest local law enforcement agency or call SJSO at 904-824-8304 or by calling 911. Deputies said they heard from several residents about tunnels and paths in the area where children and teens often got together. As a minor, Fucci will be separated from the adult population of that facility. St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick explained the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest as multiple crime scenes are being processed. Less than an hour later, the Sheriffs Office posted a message to its Facebook page asking the community for help to find the missing teen. In a statement sent to Action News Jax, State Attorney R.J. Larizza said, Tampering with evidence is tampering with justice and cannot be excused or tolerated., [RELATED: Communitys mission is keeping Tristyn Baileys memory alive], Sheriff Rob Hardwick said, I remain incredibly proud of the men and women of the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office for their continued thoroughness in this investigation. Tristyn was 13 when Fucci killed her in their Dubrin Crossing neighborhood in St. Johns County. Tristyn Bailey, a 13-year-old cheerleader, was killed in St. Johns County over the weekend. On Tuesday, investigators revealed Bailey had been stabbed to death. In a show of solidarity and grief for Baileys family, neighbors tied aqua-colored ribbons around their mailboxes, as it was her favorite color. At that point, he could be sent to a youthful offenders' facility. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. The motion stated that Snober has discussed the matter with the Defendant and his parents and both are in agreement as to the withdrawal of counsel.. 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Hardwick confirmed the morning of May 10 that Tristyn's body has been found. He said the juvenile justice system isn't equipped to handle cases like this. The medical examiner is conducting its investigation. After her son left with deputies, surveillance cameras inside the house captured Smith going into Aidens room, grabbing a pair of jeans, then scrubbing the jeans in a bathroom sink. Aiden Fucci pleads guilty in the murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey Aiden Fucci pleads guilty in the murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Crystal Lane Smith pleads not guilty to a charge of tampering with evidence. Her family said she was last seen around midnight. Judge Lee Smith grants a continuance filed by Aiden's attorney, Joshua Mosely, until Feb. 2. You may be offline. 1:30 P.M. UPDATE: The arrest report for 14-year-old Aiden Fucci has been released by the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office. As they dealt with the aftermath, the community rallied around The Bailey 7, as her family dubs themselves, with ribbons around the neighborhood, charity walks and multiple memorial services with everyone wearing aqua Tristyns favorite color. Whatever it takes for like the team to get to the next level, shes the person to like help push the team forward, Sparks said. This could include evidence of Fucci's disciplinary history at school, grades, health history, family history, home life and any family criminal history. Restaurants making donations to Bailey family. The Bailey family will have the opportunity to address Fucci at his sentencing. FINANCE. Fucci will be back in court for another status hearing on March 8. 1:05 P.M. UPDATE: In a Facebook post, The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office confirmed Tristyn Bailey died as a result of a stabbing. A vigil will be held at the South Amenity Center, 145 Durbin Pkwy, at 8:30 p.m. Monday night. Veteran journalist and Emmy Award winning anchor. Copyright 2021 WJXT/News4Jax. A sentencing date is now set for the teenager who pleaded guilty to murdering his classmate, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County in 2021. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this child please contact the St Johns County Sheriff's Office at 904-824-8304 or 911. pic.twitter.com/8Zezo2Qese. Family, friends and neighbors gathered to remember Tristyn Bailey one year after she was killed. SJSO said Tristyns family notified them of her disappearance at 10 a.m. on May 9. Reports newly released by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Thursday revealed that Fucci has reportedly engaged in multiple disturbing instances while incarcerated at the Duval County Jail. Click here to read details from Larizzas public briefing. She was stabbed 114 times. If you have any information on the whereabouts of 10:30 A.M. UPDATE: More social media accounts reported to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office have been added to a list of accounts that are using this case to try to gain fame and followers. The Sheriffs Office says that they have investigated the below accounts and they no longer needed to be forwarded to the Sheriffs Office. Because while we might not be able to stop these brutal and vicious murders from happening, we ought to at least try.. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. If you need to report a missing child reach out to your local law enforcement agency as soon as possible. Tristyn was last seen in St. Johns, Florida, on Sunday morning after being reported missing by her family at 10am. It was the only thing anyone was talking about.. ), (Provided by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office/WJXT). 2023 Cox Media Group. The list also names six investigators with the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office and at least two minors whose names appear only as initials on the document. Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, will now be charged as an adult and is facing a charge of first-degree premeditated murder. Her coaches at Zone said she was a hard worker and also a great friend. He indicated to several witnesses that he was going to kill someone by taking them in the woods and stabbing them, which are certainly the facts of this case, State Attorney R.J. Larizza said of Fucci after revealing the shocking details of the attack. They wore aqua and held paper lanterns and candles. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. On Saturday, PDQ restaurants in Julington Creek and Bartram Park are raising money for Tristyns family. SJSO released an updated statement online regarding its investigation. "The juvenile system is geared for kids maybe with drug issues that commit nonviolent crime. Deputies said this is the very early stages of a complex investigation. Shortly after Hardwick spoke Sunday night, the Sheriffs Office issued a statement. The individual has been identified as Tristyn Bailey who is a 13 year old white female. Fucci faces a possible life sentence, with a minimum sentence of 40 years. Sophia came down and got things ready as she normally would, Forrest, the patriarch of The Bailey 7, recalled last year during a public memorial. Aiden Fucci, 14, is in custody and is facing a second-degree murder charge, the sheriffs office announced during a news conference. The motive has never really been clear, although Fucci's friends said he had an obsession with knives and wanting to kill someone. He said that he would just walk at night or something and find a random person walking too and just drag them in the woods and stab them.. SJSO said there are multiple crime scenes involved. Fuccis home in Durbin Crossing is 0.3 miles from where Tristyns body was found. Yesterday was a Mothers Day, Rodriguez said. UPDATED STATEMENT RE MISSING CHILD: pic.twitter.com/qfji7m9y4p. UNCUT: Press play below to watch Sheriff Hardwick announce Fuccis arrest: Investigators later said the jeans were wet because Fuccis mother, Crystal Lane Smith, had tampered with evidence. So far eight different social media accounts have been listed as individuals who have been reported to the Sheriffs Office. RELATED: Tristyn Bailey case: Juvenile law expert questions murder suspect Aiden Fuccis past. Not too long after, the Crime Scene Unit arrived on the scene and the search was redirected to the nearby woods on Saddlestone Drive. This means he faces a maximum of life in prison and a minimum of 40 years. At 4:49 p.m., the Florida Department of Law Enforcement activated a Missing Child Alert for Tristyn, asking anyone with information about her to contact law enforcement. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. During a first court appearance hearing, Judge Henry Maltz rules that Aiden Fuccibe held without bailat an adult facility in St. Johns County. 1:14 a.m.:Two people, believed to be Tristyn Baileyand Aiden Fucci, were seen walking together. Deputies said the investigation is still ongoing. Aiden Fucci trial:Questions and answers in the St. Johns County teen's murder case, Before Aiden Fucci:These juveniles were charged as adults in high-profile Jacksonville-area cases. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Smith: One of the things that, as I mentioned is the defendants, age, maturity, intellectual capacity, and mental and emotional health at the time of the offense. One resident told News4JAX they remember everyone trying to do anything they could to help with the search even if it was just sharing information and tips on the Durbin Crossing Facebook page. The arrest report also states that Bailey was found on the south end of a retention pond. The next day, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. Aiden Fucci, 14, is in custody and is facing a second-degree murder charge, the sheriffs office announced during a news conference. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. We will continue to investigate this case fully and will begin transitioning this case to the State Attorneys Office.. He would not discuss the cause of death but did say Tristyns body was fully clothed when she was found. Now, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci is charged with her Told everybody lets do it again.. 8:30 p.m.:Candlelight vigilhonors Tristyn at the South Durbin Crossing Amenities Center. RELATED: 1 year later: Tristyn Baileys family reflects on her memory, impact. In juvenile cases, sentencing is not up to a jury, but the sole responsibility of a judge. For the past year, Bailey also cheered at Infinity Allstars, which posted this message on social media: It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our beloved athlete and friend, Tristyn Bailey. Hardwick said there could be forthcoming arrests in the case. Her body was found by a neighbor on May 9 in the woods near her Durbin Crossing home. She was the life of the party, said Tracie Hartkemeyer, the gym owner. Victim impact statements are usually part of the sentencing phase. Knife at crime scene linked to blade fragment in Tristyn Bailey killing, report shows, How a community knitted together by tragedy supported a family in grief, Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child', mother of 14-year-oldAiden Fucci,isarrested, in Tristyn Bailey homicide case in St. Johns County, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Action News Jax facebook feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax twitter feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax youtube feed(Opens a new window), Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories, Florida Senator proposes bill to cancel Democratic Party in state, Bartram Trail High School girls lacrosse player denied NIL opportunity, JFRD is responding to a vehicle fire on the Buckman Bridge, FHP: Man dies after FDOT Road Ranger rear-ends truck, pushes him over edge of Buckman Bridge, Its a monumental win: Newly approved legislation increases required age to work in strip clubs. A knife that had Tristyns blood on it and that investigators said belonged to Fucci. Read the full statement below or click here. She was reported missing that morning by her family. His trial is expected to begin in November. The latest:Knife at crime scene linked to blade fragment in Tristyn Bailey killing, report shows, The Tristyn Bailey case: How a community knitted together by tragedy supported a family in grief, What happened to Tristyn Bailey? Tristyn Bailey, 13, was murdered in May Credit: Social Media - Refer to Source 5 Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with the crime Credit: St. Johns County Sherriff's Office 5 Fucci allegedly posted this Snapchat as he was arrested Credit: Snapchat It is not known who is responsible for the drawings. Smith was washing blood out of her sons jeans in the bathroom sink. We ask for our Infinity family to pray for comfort, strength and understanding for Tristyns family and all of the athletes from our gym. Friends of Tristyn Bailey soak in the past 24 hours, Tristyn Bailey case: 14-year-old boy facing murder charge after St. Johns County girl found dead. They also went house to house asking anyone with video surveillance if they had spotted anything. 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