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. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. Several people attended the memorial at Celebration Church in Jacksonville wearing aqua and white, the teens favorite colors. She was on two cheer squads. The next day, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. 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. Fuccis home in Durbin Crossing is 0.3 miles from where Tristyns body was found. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. 12:30 a.m.:Video shows Tristyn walking in the neighborhood. This could include evidence of Fucci's disciplinary history at school, grades, health history, family history, home life and any family criminal history. pleaded guilty to murdering Patriot Oaks Academy classmate Tristyn Bailey, Questions and answers in the St. Johns County teen's murder case, These juveniles were charged as adults in high-profile Jacksonville-area cases, Aiden Fucci jail time filled with fights, threats, bullying and restraint measures, Tristyn Bailey remembered as someone who brought 'life to everyone around her', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. According to the arrest warrant, Smith washed the jeans Aiden was wearing when deputies say he killed 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. As a juvenile when the offense occurred, he is not eligible for the death penalty. Bailey, 13, was reported missing Sunday and found dead hours later in her St. Johns County neighborhood. but he would say that if he was going to murder someone, it was going to be planned, she recalled. Fucci's legal team may try to prove that he feels remorse for the crime. Deputies continue to be seen throughout the Durbin Crossing community. ST. JOHNS, Fla. St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Monday morning that the body found in the woods near Durbin Crossing just after 6 p.m. Sunday is that of Tristyn Bailey, and a fellow student at her school was arrested and charged with her murder. In juvenile cases, sentencing is not up to a jury, but the sole responsibility of a judge. The news spread like wildfire that afternoon among the teens and families in the neighborhood. Smith: I want to make sure that you understand that you need to be talking to your attorney about that, do you understand sir? This was not the outcome the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office wanted, or this community (wanted), Hardwick said. During a first court appearance hearing, Judge Henry Maltz rules that Aiden Fuccibe held without bailat an adult facility in St. Johns County. Smith was washing blood out of her sons jeans in the bathroom sink. And how long could he spend in prison? On May 27, it was announced that Aiden is being charged as an adult on first-degree murder. Her family noticed she was missing when her siblings came to wake her up for Mother's Day breakfast and Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. 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. At about 6:30 p.m., a diver was seen coming out of the pond holding an item in his hand. 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. Tristyn was 13 when Fucci killed her in their Dubrin Crossing neighborhood in St. Johns County. At 6:06 p.m., a resident walking in the neighborhood found Tristyns body by a retention pond east of the Saddlestone Drive cul-de-sac. This case does not end with the unfortunate death of Tristyn and it doesnt end with the arrest of our suspect. During the briefing, deputies gave a recap of the case. The suspect currently being held for her murder is her His trial is expected to begin in November. Tristyn Bailey, 13-year-old whose body was found in St. Johns County Sunday. State Attorney for the 7th CircuitR.J. Larizza talked about the killing at a press conference on Thursday at the St. Johns County courthouse, where he announced that Fucci's charge had been upgraded from second-degree murder and that he is being charged as an adult. Fuccis lawyer affirmed Thursday for the judge that she does not anticipate calling any mental health experts. Larizza declined to answer any questions at the news conference about any evidence of sexual assault in the case whether Fucci or Bailey had any kind of romantic relationship; if the victim may have been restrained in any way; or if there was any evidence of Fucci actively attempting to target any other female for assault. The teenage girl was an athlete and well-known in the cheer sport community, which is remembering her for her bright smile and big personality. We do not believe there is a threat at this time and the community can stand down from any further search efforts.. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office / via Twitter. The legal filing said Fuccis rights were lost once he was indicted, adding that those decisions are made by a sheriff based on security, not by an inmate. Smith: You also have the final say in some of those matters too. [RELATED: Aiden Fucci pleads not guilty to the murder of Tristyn Bailey]. The drain in the sink where investigators say Smith washed the jeans also tested positive for the presence of blood. The list of 22 includes eight minors, four employees of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and employees of both Fruit Cove Middle School and Patriot Oaks Academy. 2023 Cox Media Group. Everyones heart was in the right place, wanting to figure it out, she said. It was a quiet Sunday morning in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood of St. Johns County. Shes just always motivated to work harder, the friend said. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark colored shirt. Because Fucci was a juvenile when he committed the crime, his case will be up for review in 25 years. Judge Orfinger ordered Aiden to stay in juvenile detention for 21 days until the State Attorney makes their decision on if he will be charged as an adult. (Fucci said at his Feb. 6 plea that he is on several medications but has not been diagnosed with a mental disorder.). Aiden Fucci pleads guilty in the murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Community memebers helped officials search for the missing teenager for 16 hours. If you have any information about the current whereabouts or have seen Tristyn, contact your nearest local law enforcement agency or call SJSO at 904-824-8304 or by calling 911. A cause of death has not been released at this time. Make Yahoo Your Homepage. It ends when we get everything together and everything is exhausted. They said that during the afternoon Sunday while Tristyns distraught family and neighbors were helping search for the missing teen Smith was washing blood out of her sons jeans in the bathroom sink. A celebration of life was held to honor the life of Tristyn. The restaurants will donate 20 percent of their sales on Saturday to help cover funeral costs for the teen. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Sentencing for Aiden Fucci, the teen who pleaded guilty to murdering his classmate Tristyn Bailey, is scheduled to begin March 21. It was the only thing anyone was talking about.. RELATED: How the murder case against Aiden Fucci has played out in court so far. Many in the area have put aqua ribbons on their mailboxes after hearing that was Tristyns favorite color. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. Left lane blocked due to stalled vehicle on FL-202 Butler Blvd Eastbound at Hodges Blvd. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Tristyn Bailey is being remembered as a student, athlete, friend, daughter and sister. During the search of Fuccis room, investigators also found a notebook that held violent drawings, including at least one gory drawing of a naked woman. The gifts, prayers, thoughts, messages, donations, hugs and memories shared have been overwhelming, we cannot believe the boundless out cry of support for Tristyn and our family. Smith has been charged with tampering with evidence, which is a third-degree felony, and is out on bond awaiting trial. 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. Tristyns family reported her missing at around 10am on Sunday morning, according to the St Johns County Sheriffs Office. The family has not asked for anything but will use the money raised to make memorials for Tristyn. Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. CRIME GUIDELINES NOTE: Each time a minor is arrested, Action News Jax discusses the seriousness of the charge they are facing. Tristyn Bailey: Cheerleading community reflects on Tristyns life and legacy. According to her arrest warrant, Smith was seen on surveillance video inside her house washing Fuccis blue jeans, which later tested positive for blood. Specializes in Clay County issues, general assignment reporting and stories off the beaten path and anchors weekend evening newscasts. Fucci lives 0.3 miles away from where Bailey was discovered. Deputies said she was last seen May 9 around 1:15 a.m. at the Durbin Amenity Center, located in the 700 block of North Durbin Parkway, in northwest St. Johns County. They also find blood and dirt on the drain in the bathroom sink next to Aiden's bedroom. The motive has never really been clear, although Fucci's friends said he had an obsession with knives and wanting to kill someone. Investigators say she returned the jeans to Aidens room a couple of hours later. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. Please Share This Post!A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. "The bottom line is that premeditation could be inferred certainly from just the sheer number of stab wounds that Tristyn Bailey had to suffer. Premeditation was also indicated by statements Fucci reportedly made to witnesses in the weeks leading up to the murderthat he "intended to kill someone by taking them in the woods and stabbing them," Larizza said. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Aiden Fucci was back in a St. Johns County courtroom Thursday morning to begin the next phase in his murder case. In this case, Aiden Fucci is facing a second-degree murder charge, which is a felony, so that is why we have decided to show his photo. ", "This is a grieving community and were going to respect our grieving community.". Anyone who saw Tristyn between midnight and early Sunday evening is asked to call the Sheriffs Office at 904-824-8304 or dial 911. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. Aiden Fucci enters a St. Johns County courtroom on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Hardwick said the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest. Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. Tristyns family told investigators that she was last seen at home around midnight. Her family said she was last seen around midnight. Monday marks one year since 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was murdered in her Durbin Creek Neighborhood. Judge Howard M. Maltz said he hoped to set Fuccis murder trial date for late 2022. According to prosecutors, in the less than two hours between when Tristyn was last seen alive at 1:45 a.m. and when Fucci was spotted going into his home at 3:30 a.m., Fucci viciously attacked Tristyn with a knife and then tossed the weapon into the retention pond near her body. Just over an hour later, her body was found in a wooded area by a neighbor. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. Aiden Fucci and Tristyn Bailey both attended Patriot Oaks Academy in St Johns County. According to reports from the jail, Fucci has been involved in multiple disturbances and has threatened to kill inmates, corrections officers and their families. Tristyn Bailey went missing around 1 a.m. Sunday morning in the 700 block of North Durbin Parkway. Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. We do ask for your continued respect for our privacy as well as of Tristyn's teammates and her school. Updated story: https://t.co/NaydpPhQ68@WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/tUgAGUXbgw. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. 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. This case was solved because a gentleman saw the information put out there and went to work looking around his immediate area., Hardwick added there is a lot of false information floating around on social media. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark-colored shirt. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. Hardwick called this case cold-blooded murder and said his team of investigators are working around the clock to make sure Tristyn gets justice to bring closure to her family. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. But investigators squashed that theory quickly and said they had just one suspect Aiden Fucci a teenaged schoolmate of Tristyns arrested in the early morning hours of May 10, 2021, the day after she was killed. They presented the Bailey family with their own jersey. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, nearly 50 of them deemed defensive. Right now, hes facing a second-degree murder charge. The jeans were found while investigators searched Aidens home. 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. They are starting to comb through those items right now. SPORTS. ENTERTAINMENT. A search warrant was executed at Fuccis house where police found clothing in Fuccis bedroom that yielded a presumptive positive test result for the presence of blood. When Fucci was taken into questioning, the arrest report details that Fucci changed his story several times, but ultimately made several admissions. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office held a news conference to give an update on the search for the missing teen. 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? The Bailey family said many memorial projects are in the works, including a scholarship program, working with a youth mental health center, and a community gym that supports self-defense. One of the reasons you throw it in the water is to remove the possibility of fingerprints and blood evidence, he said. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). Bailey was reported missing to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office on May 9. A friend of Baileys said they were in the same tumbling class. Aiden will be charged as an adult, according to motions filed in court. The 16-year-old 8:30 a.m.:Fucci charged with second-degree murderin the death of Tristyn Bailey remanded to detention for at least 21 days in hisfirst court appearance. His next court date to schedule his sentencing hearing is Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. According to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, the last time Baileys family saw her was about 12 a.m. Sunday. 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. They had been visiting another friend's home and were last seen walking together after 1 a.m. on May 9, 2021. :Records detail the night she was killed. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court for a pretrial hearing. If you have any information on the whereabouts of On Friday morning, students at Pacetti Bay Middle School in St. Johns County wore white to remember Tristyn, who was a student at Patriot Oaks Academy. Let us do our jobs. Since his arrest, Fuccihasbeen held at theRegional Juvenile Detention Center inVolusia County while the State Attorney's Office reviewed evidence in the case. SJSO said there are multiple crime scenes involved. Police urge the community to respect the victims family in their time of grieving. The medical examiner is conducting its investigation. First Coast Newsobtained a copy of the witness list submitted by Fucci's defense team. It was there that the body of Tristyn Bailey was discovered. During a court appearance in which he appeared virtually, Fucci stared at the ceiling and looked around the empty room multiple times. But his story kept changing, deputies said. Aiden Fucci, 14, was arrested on second-degree murder charges in the death of Tristyn Bailey, who was reported missing early Sunday morning. He would not comment on a chilling picture out there showing Fucci in the back of a patrol car with the caption: Hey guys has anybody seen Tristyn lately?. We will continue to investigate this case fully and will begin transitioning this case to the State Attorneys Office.. The 16-year-old will be formally sentenced next month and could face a possible life sentence. Just before jury selection was set to start in the case of Aiden Fucci, the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Tristyn Bailey. The body was discovered fully clothed in the woods near Durbin Crossing just after 6pm on May 9. Web3 solved murders featuring Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte, and Tristyn Bailey. In the days following Tristyns murder, local residents were forced to have uncomfortable conversations with their children, many of whom attended school not only with Tristyn but with her now-confessed killer. The deadline to submit any additional discovery was Feb. 16. So, I want to make sure you understand that you have the ability to talk to her and make sure that you let her know if there are any witnesses that youd like called. Told everybody lets do it again.. The adult system is where this case belongs," Larizza said. Yesterday was a Mothers Day, Rodriguez said. 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. Cox Media Group. Judge R. Lee Smith accepts Fuccis plea to the count of first-degree murder. Tristyn Bailey was reported missing on May 9, 2021. [RELATED: State Attorneys Office provides update in Aiden Fucci case]. The St. Johns County Sherriff's office believes they found Bailey's body. The agency has 21 days from Fuccis arrest, which was on May 10, to make a decision, but said a decision should be made before then. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement joins search. Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. While families all over were celebrating Mothers Day, a search was underway for a missing St. Johns County teen, Tristyn Bailey. Shortly after Hardwick spoke Sunday night, the Sheriffs Office issued a statement. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. According to investigative reports, when his parents told him that Tristyn was dead and he was the last person seen with her, he replied, How is that my problem?. Because while we might not be able to stop these brutal and vicious murders from happening, we ought to at least try.. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Please check your connection and try again using the Retry button. MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). "Particularly for those in St. Johns that have helped from the Mother's Day search, the vigils, remembrances and memorials. 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. With Fuccis guilty plea making headlines, the once quaint Durbin Crossing neighborhood is back in the spotlight for reasons it would rather forget. Fuccis trial is set to begin Nov. 7, 2022. Judge Lee Smith grants a continuance filed by Aiden's attorney, Joshua Mosely, until Feb. 2. At one point he was heard mumbling on the phone about demons. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. Another petition shows more than 6,000 signatures, asking that Fuccis charges be upgraded to first-degree murder. He would not discuss the cause of death but did say Tristyns body was fully clothed when she was found. According to the warrant, they tested positive for blood. Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. MAIL. While a motive for killing the 13-year-old cheerleader has never been made clear, friends of Fucci told detectives he owned several knives, and that hed thought about killing someone. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. They searched those areas but didnt find the missing girl. SJSO said they would provide an update on the case on Monday, May 10. Bailey, 13, a cheerleader at Patriot Oaks Academy in St. Johns, was found dead in a wooded area of the Jacksonville suburb at about 6 p.m. Sunday, according to If your child is having a difficult time processing whats happening, the school has sent out resources to help. We have a suspect arrested and, unfortunately, a 13-year-old girl dead, Hardwick said. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Aiden Fucci enters a plea of not guilty in the murder of Tristyn Bailey. The St Johns County Sheriff's Office said that they "do not believe there is a threat at this time" asking the community to "stand down" from the search. As students return to school this morning, grief counselors are being made available to her classmates at Patriot Oaks Academy. By 10 a.m. that day May 9, 2021 they called the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office to report her missing. Copyright 2021 WJXT/News4Jax. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Nearly two years after investigators say he fatally stabbed 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey more than 100 times, now-16-year-old Aiden Fucci has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Tristyns death. Baileys family attended Thursdays hearing, as they have all of Fuccis court appearances. 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. They also went house to house asking anyone with video surveillance if they had spotted anything. Because Aiden is a a juvenile, death is not an option, but the charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. On Saturday, PDQ restaurants in Julington Creek and Bartram Park are raising money for Tristyns family. Hardwick said it is possible charges against Fucci could be upgraded in consultation with the State Attorneys Office. 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