Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. TIMELINE: Tristyns disappearance, investigation | RELATED: Search turns to grief after body found | Community comes together to support grieving family. Tristyn Bailey's murder rocked the quiet St. Johns County community she called home. A friend of Baileys said they were in the same tumbling class. Another petition shows more than 6,000 signatures, asking that Fuccis charges be upgraded to first-degree murder. 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. His girlfriend, whom News4JAX is not naming due to her age, told a detective Fucci had asked her what she would do if he murdered someone. 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. We will be sending out further communication soon of how we can assist the Bailey family during this very difficult time., A post shared by iNFINITY ALLSTARS (@infinitycdg), Tristyn was extremely bubbly. The jeans were found while investigators searched Aidens home. 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. Action News Jax is following the case closely and will add new details here as more information becomes available: Families all over were celebrating Mothers Day when the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office announced it was searching for Tristyn. NEWS. Her name WILL live on because our baby Bailey was taken far too soon from us. In a surveillance video taken inside his familys home, Fuccis mother, Crystal Smith, can be seen entering her sons bedroom after he was taken to the sheriffs office and scrubbing blood off Fuccis jeans. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. Asked if Fucci was suffering from any mental health issues or receiving counseling, Larizza said no. About 10 a.m., the Sheriffs Office said, Baileys family reported her missing. The State Attorneys Office releases a list of witnesses and evidence collected in the investigation into 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, who is accused of killing St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in May. 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. This means he faces a maximum of life in prison and a minimum of 40 years. Fuccis trial is set to begin Nov. 7, 2022. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. NEW: Updated mug shot of Aiden Fucci following first court appearance on first degree murder charge. 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. UPDATED STATEMENT RE MISSING CHILD: pic.twitter.com/qfji7m9y4p. The Sheriffs Office is collecting everything out there that could be leads in this case. All rights reserved. While he was booked in St. Johns County, he is being held at a Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Volusia County. She was found wearing black pants and a black shirt. The prosecutions list of witnesses for sentencing confirms that Baileys loved ones will be called to make victim impact statements. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for Tristyn. Its a neighborhood where more houses than not have some type of surveillance or doorbell cameras, residents told News4JAX. The Bailey family was preparing a special Mothers Day breakfast for mom, Stacy. Aiden Fucci Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested for the second degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey. Let the medical examiners do their job. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Rodriguez felt a special compassion for the girls mother. The suspect currently being held for her murder is her 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. In the weeks since Bailey'sdeath, people across St. Johns County and beyond have mourned her death and sought to comfort her family and seek justice. They both lived in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood. "If you can't give them that, then you should keep your mouth shut," he said. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. The State Attorneys Office releases dozens of emails sent to the school resource officer as well as St. Johns County Sheriffs Office investigators. "Particularly for those in St. Johns that have helped from the Mother's Day search, the vigils, remembrances and memorials. He soon learned the answer to that question when deputies charged him with Tristyns murder after a search of his home uncovered the white Nike sneakers he was seen carrying in the video, along with a gray hooded sweatshirt, a T-shirt and a pair of wet jeans. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. This could include evidence of Fucci's disciplinary history at school, grades, health history, family history, home life and any family criminal history. Fucci's legal team may try to prove that he feels remorse for the crime. Shortly after that, our day was shattered.. She was reported missing that morning by her family. 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. RELATED: Cheer community selling T-shirts in memory of Tristyn Bailey, proceeds go to Baileys family. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. 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. 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. 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. Fellow Patriot Oaks Academy student Aiden Fucci was taken into custody overnight and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Bailey family released a statement after Thursday's press conference recognizing the work of the Sheriff's Office and State Attorney's Office and thanking people in the community for their support. It can happen anywhere., I hope that parents will learn something from this vicious and brutal murder, and that is that you need to know what your kids are doing and what they are saying, State Attorney Larizza said. 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?. Tristyn Bailey went missing around 1 a.m. Sunday morning in the 700 block of North Durbin Parkway. The St.Johns County Sheriffs Office has arrested Aiden Fucci and charged him with 2nd-degree murder in connection with Tristyn's death, and a new video shows them walking together the night of the murder. A day after she was found dead, students at Patriot Oaks Academy and neighboring Durbin Creek Elementary were encouraged to wear white in her memory. The report details that video footage shows Fucci and Tristyn Bailey walking together around 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning east on Saddlestone Drive. 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. The 16-year-old We have a suspect arrested and, unfortunately, a 13-year-old girl dead, Hardwick said. Behind bars:Aiden Fucci jail time filled with fights, threats, bullying and restraint measures. How do you explain to an elementary-aged child how such a thing could happen? The adult system is where this case belongs," Larizza said. By 10 a.m. that day May 9, 2021 they called the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office to report her missing. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Clothing with traces of blood was foundin Fucci's home. [RELATED: State Attorneys Office provides update in Aiden Fucci case]. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The drain in the sink where investigators say Smith washed the jeans also tested positive for the presence of blood. SPORTS. SJSO expected to hold a briefing in the next hour @ActionNewsJax. Crime scene tape remains up at two homes. Told everybody lets do it again.. Just before jury selection was set to start in the case of Aiden Fucci, the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Tristyn Bailey. Teenager charged in Tristyn Bailey's killing. While families all over were celebrating Mothers Day, a search was underway for a missing St. Johns County teen, Tristyn Bailey. Since his arrest, Fuccihasbeen held at theRegional Juvenile Detention Center inVolusia County while the State Attorney's Office reviewed evidence in the case. The family last saw Tristyn around midnight, deputies said. His trial is expected to begin in November. Im sorry for the Bailey family and my family, Fucci said. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. New video evidence shows Aiden and Tristyn together the night of her murder, which allegedly came from a neighbor's surveillance camera. The medical examiner is conducting its investigation. Tristyn Bailey, 13-year-old whose body was found in St. Johns County Sunday. 6 P.M. UPDATE: Action News Jaxs Dani Bozzini got to speak one-on-one to St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick about the latest in the investigation into Tristyn Baileys murder. Here's what we know about the timeline of Tristyn Bailey's disappearance. At that time, the defense must submit a pre-sentence investigation and a pre-disposition report. Surveillance footage and multiple Snapchat videos are among the new evidence released by the State Attorneys Office. Her family noticed she was missing when her siblings came to wake her up for Mother's Day breakfast and One week ago, Bailey traveled to the ESPN sports complex in Orlando for a Summit cheer competition with her team. Tristyn was last seen in St. Johns,Florida, on Sunday morning after being reported missing by her family at 10am. Because while we might not be able to stop these brutal and vicious murders from happening, we ought to at least try.. 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. A vigil will be held at the South Amenity Center, 145 Durbin Pkwy, at 8:30 p.m. Monday night. 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. Aiden Fucci, 14, was taken into custody overnight and charged with second-degree murder. 1:30 P.M. UPDATE: The arrest report for 14-year-old Aiden Fucci has been released by the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office. The date for Fucci's sentencing has not been set at this time. On Saturday, PDQ restaurants in Julington Creek and Bartram Park are raising money for Tristyns family. According to records obtained by Action News Jax, Fucci had gotten into several fights and threatened to kill corrections officers, inmates and their families. This is a grieving community and were going to respect that grieving community. The St.Johns County Sheriffs Office has arrested Aiden Fucci and charged him RELATED: St. Johns County Sheriffs Office says body found is believed to be reported missing 13-year-old girl, community is grieving. "At least 49 of those stab wounds were to the hands, arms and the head. Anway "Andy" Snober, hired to represent the 14-year-old suspect by his family, files towithdraw from the case; the motion is granted by the courts. MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). Im more worried about Tris and her family., UNCUT: Sheriff Hardwicks Monday morning news conference. The sheriff's office said there is no further threat after the arrest in this particular case. The Bailey family will have the opportunity to address Fucci at his sentencing. Bailey was in seventh grade. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. A schoolmate at Patriot Oaks Academy, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with her death. Tristyn Bailey (13) lived in St Johns County with her parents Stacey and Forrest, and her 4 siblings Brittney Bailey Russell, Alexis Bailey and Sophia Bailey along with brother Teegan Bailey. Larizza said Fucci is in the process ofbeing transferred to an adult facility, but he could not specify which one at this point. Smith denied that motion. RELATED: New details into Tristyn Baileys murder investigation in one-on-one with SJC Sheriff Hardwick, Hardwick said social media has played a key role in the investigation thus far, including a Snapchat selfie of murder suspect Aiden Fucci in the back of a patrol car with the caption, Has anybody seen Tristyn lately?. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, And lets let the attorneys office prosecute this case, Hardwick said, not wanting to address Fuccis background. She is just the most cheerful, most spirited, friendliest person, is down to basically do whatever really to like help unite the team. Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. Action News Jax reports that Aiden Fuccis defense team wants his trial moved out of St. Johns County. He was a witness to a missing persons case. 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. 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. 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. Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Cox Media Group. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Action News Jax will continue to follow the latest updates in the Tristyn Bailey case on air and online. Now, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci is charged with her Aiden appears in court. 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. While he knows there is anger in the community, he urged people not to believe everything they see or hear until investigators review it. Teenage boy accused of killing Tristyn Bailey 13-year-olds body was found in wooded area just over 16 hours after she was last seen at communitys amenity center When the jeans and sink were tested later, both came back positive for blood, investigators said. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office), Community gathers to honor Tristyn Bailey, STAY UPDATED:Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories. Fucci lives 0.3 miles away from where Bailey was discovered. She was on two cheer squads. The drain in the sink, where Smith was seen washing the jeans, also tested positive for blood, according to the arrest warrant. Aiden Fucci, 14, is in custody and is facing a second-degree murder charge, the sheriffs office announced during a news conference. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. RELATED: Tristyn Bailey case: Juvenile law expert questions murder suspect Aiden Fuccis past. Tristyn is remembered as a seventh-grade student, a cheerleader, a daughter, sister and a friend. 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. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office is expected to provide an update this afternoon. They also find blood and dirt on the drain in the bathroom sink next to Aiden's bedroom. Restaurants making donations to Bailey family. Aiden Fucci pleads guilty in the murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. 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. When deciding his sentence, the judge must consider 10 potentially mitigating factors, including the nature of the crime, the effect of the crime on the victims family and the community, the defendants upbringing, prior criminal history and potential for rehabilitation. Judge Howard M. Maltz said he hoped to set Fuccis murder trial date for late 2022. Tristyn was last seen early Sunday morning in Durbin Crossing neighborhood. The 16-year-old will be formally sentenced next month and could face a possible life sentence. The suspect and the victim went to school together, but the sheriff's office would not say whether they were classmates at Patriot Oaks Academy. Hardwick said when Tristyns cause of death was first announced. 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. They also went house to house asking anyone with video surveillance if they had spotted anything. Once Fucci is sentenced, the law requires that since he was a juvenile when this happened, the court must review his case after 25 years. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. Aiden Fucci is charged with the murder of his 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey. 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.. 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. 4:20 P.M. UPDATE: Several events to honor the memory of Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County teen who was found dead on Mothers Day, are taking place Friday and Saturday. Investigators said there are lots of witnesses they are interviewing, but only one suspect in custody. During a court appearance in which he appeared virtually, Fucci stared at the ceiling and looked around the empty room multiple times. Courtney Sparks, Baileys cheer coach at Patriot Oaks Academy, described her as a caring young lady who was a natural leader. 12:30 a.m.:Video shows Tristyn walking in the neighborhood. 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. Tristyn Bailey: Cheerleading community reflects on Tristyns life and legacy. With Fuccis guilty plea making headlines, the once quaint Durbin Crossing neighborhood is back in the spotlight for reasons it would rather forget. The body of Tristyn Bailey, 13, a seventh-grader at Patriot Oaks Academy in Saint Johns, was discovered Sunday, May 9, 2021, hours after the teenager was reported missing by her family. 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. She was found, clothed, in a wooded area, investigators said. The presumed weapon, a buck knife typically used for hunting, was recovered in a pond near the crime scene. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! He said the Bailey family needs the community's support. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. This happened just minutes before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. Its unclear when she left her house, but the friend said Tristyn and Fucci, who was 14 at the time, were at the friends house together, and Fucci told investigators he and Tristyn left together just after 1 a.m., walking north along North Durbin Parkway. 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. Fuccis defense attorney said Friday 40 more depositions still needed to be taken, and the extra time would allow her to complete those. Deputies said the investigation is still ongoing. SJSO did not say how the teen died or if there were any suspects in custody in connection to her death. Because Fucci was a juvenile when he committed the crime, his case will be up for review in 25 years. At this point, Fuccis trial is set to begin in November 2022. Evidence technicians began taking a closer look, although it wasnt immediately clear what had been located. She appeared to have significant injury to her head and other trauma. According to her arrest warrant, Smith was seen on surveillance video inside her house washing Fuccis blue jeans, which later tested positive for blood. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. 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. Aiden Fucci and Tristyn Bailey both attended Patriot Oaks Academy in St Johns County. The motion filed said pretrial publicity has impaired the ability to secure fair and impartial jurors.. Aiden appeared in Volusia County Regional Detention Center in front of Circuit Judge Michael Orfinger for a detention hearing. Fuccis mother, Crystal Lane Smith, is charged with tampering with evidence. Deputies continue to be seen throughout the Durbin Crossing community. 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. A gofundme page created to raise money for Tristyn's family says, "What was planned to be a juvenile, harmless meeting with friends was taken to an extreme she did not plan for.". Fuccis trial is pushed to 2023. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Sheriff: Tristyn Bailey's death was the 'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child' Bailey was killed May 9 near her home in Durbin Crossing in northwest St. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says it has made an arrest in relation to the death of a 13-year-old girl whose body was found Sunday evening. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. This is just absolutely devastating for everyone who knew and loved her. It was there that the body of Tristyn Bailey was discovered. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. For St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick, May 9 will be forever etched in his mind. 10 a.m.:Tristyn's mother calls 911 to report the teen missing and neighbors begin to search the area. 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. Discretion is advised. At about 6:30 p.m., a diver was seen coming out of the pond holding an item in his hand. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. The teen accused of killing St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey appeared in court on Tuesday. 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. At 3:27 a.m., Fucci was seen walking alone holding a pair of white shoes. Tristyn Bailey case: Sheriff Hardwick opens up about investigation, 3:39 P.M. UPDATE: The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office said a number of social media accounts being reported by tipsters are using this case to try to gain fame and followers., The Sheriffs Office said at this time, the below accounts have already been investigated and no longer need to be forwarded to the Sheriffs Office.