Tristyn Bailey: What we know about death of St. Johns County Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. (Fucci said at his Feb. 6 plea that he is on several medications but has not been diagnosed with a mental disorder.). Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. All the items tested positive for blood. 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. Bailey was in seventh grade. Deputies said they heard from several residents about tunnels and paths in the area where children and teens often got together. All rights reserved. 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. 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?. ), (Provided by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office/WJXT). The drain in the sink, where Smith was seen washing the jeans, also tested positive for blood, according to the arrest warrant. Tristyn Bailey was reported missing on May 9, 2021. Fucci told police he took his shoes off because his feet hurt. 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. 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. 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. SJSO said it continues to investigate the case fully and will begin transitioning the case to the State Attorneys Office. First Coast Newsobtained a copy of the witness list submitted by Fucci's defense team. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. The sentencing phase is expected to last two days. She was the life of the party, said Tracie Hartkemeyer, the gym owner. They also find blood and dirt on the drain in the bathroom sink next to Aiden's bedroom. Tristyn was someone they knew a cheerleader at Patriot Oaks Academy, the local K-8 school. 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. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). His charge has been upgraded from second-degree murder to premeditated first-degree murder. Less than an hour later, the Sheriffs Office posted a message on social media asking for information about her whereabouts. 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. He said the Bailey family needs the community's support. Copyright 2021 WJXT/News4Jax. 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. Larizza said Fucci is in the process ofbeing transferred to an adult facility, but he could not specify which one at this point. She is just the most cheerful, most spirited, friendliest person, is down to basically do whatever really to like help unite the team. 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. 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. RELATED: Cheer community selling T-shirts in memory of Tristyn Bailey, proceeds go to Baileys family. Clothing with traces of blood was foundin Fucci's home. They wore aqua and held paper lanterns and candles. Hardwick said, "this was not the outcome the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office wanted, or this community (wanted). Aiden Fucci enters a St. Johns County courtroom on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Just before 9 p.m. Sunday night about an hour after Sheriff Hardwick had made the announcement about Tristyns body being found Fucci and his parents were sitting in an interview room at the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office. Sheriff:Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child'. 12:30 a.m.:Video shows Tristyn walking in the neighborhood. They presented the Bailey family with their own jersey. :Records detail the night she was killed. Thousands of people gathered to remember Bailey atCelebration Church in Jacksonville on May 18. 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. Bailey, 13, was reported missing Sunday and found dead hours later in her St. Johns County neighborhood. Judge Howard M. Maltz said he hoped to set Fuccis murder trial date for late 2022. 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. According to the warrant, they tested positive for blood. The circulating petitions wont affect the State Attorneys decision, but it shows how much the community has rallied around Tristyns family. Let the medical examiners do their job. Tristyn Bailey: Cheerleading community reflects on Tristyns life and legacy. Editors note: This article contains details that some might find graphic in nature. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. During the briefing, deputies gave a recap of the case. Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. Fucci appeared in court on Friday morning and was denied bond. It says these people "may be called as witnesses for the defense in the pending sentencing hearing." Will the Baileys get to address Fucci? He was set to be tried as an adult with jury selection slated to begin Monday morning. Fuccis home in Durbin Crossing is 0.3 miles from where Tristyns body was found. The 16-year-old will be formally sentenced next month and could face a possible life sentence. At 3:27 a.m., the same surveillance camera showed Fucci heading back in the other direction at a quick pace, carrying the white Nike sneakers hed been wearing earlier. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. Restaurants making donations to Bailey family. She DESERVES this and we all know our center of attention queen is looking down freaking out about her MILLIONS of views, she added. They also thanked the judicial system and law enforcement for their work on the case. SJSO said they would provide an update on the case on Monday, May 10. See the full service below or click here. At that point, a judge can grant him release, keep his sentence the same or add to his sentence. 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. 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A friend of Tristyns later told investigators he feels responsible because he invited her out to his house that night. At first, unsubstantiated social media posts led neighbors to believe that multiple teens had been involved. Crash on exit ramp from I-295 Southbound to Wonderwood Connector. Judge R. Lee Smith accepts Fuccis plea to the count of first-degree murder. All rights reserved. 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. Make Yahoo Your Homepage. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. 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. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. 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. She was on two cheer squads. 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. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement joins search. Shortly after that, our day was shattered.. 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. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! Crime scene tape remains up at two homes. RELATED: Aiden Fucci, accused killer of St. Johns County teen, took Snapchat selfie in police car asking if anyone had 'seen Tristyn lately', RELATED: Arrest report says 14-year-old Aiden Fucci changed story several times, blood found on clothes in bedroom, Monday, 8:30 p.m. the public is invited to South Durbin Amenities Center for a candlelight vigil, RELATED:Deputies: Body found in St. Johns County believed to be missing 13-year-old girl. Tristyn Bailey, 13-year-old whose body was found in St. Johns County Sunday. But his story kept changing, deputies 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?. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 4:49 p.m.:Florida Missing Child Alertissued for Tristyn. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. 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. 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. Brunswick woman credits spinal treatment with curing debilitating back pain, Police presence at Arlington Manor area complex after reported shooting, Local Weather: Day 9 of 80-plus degree afternoons; much-needed rain by late Friday into Saturday, Viewing Venus under a telescope in our night sky, Aiden Fucci, accused killer of St. Johns County teen, took Snapchat selfie in police car asking if anyone had 'seen Tristyn lately', Arrest report says 14-year-old Aiden Fucci changed story several times, blood found on clothes in bedroom, Deputies: Body found in St. Johns County believed to be missing 13-year-old girl, Update: Jacksonville police safely locate missing 11-year-old boy, WATCH: Coast Guard saves passengers from sinking fishing boat in Plaquemines Parish. 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. They said the body was found at 6 p.m. in the immediate area. An arrest has been made in connection to the death of Tristyn, Sheriff Robert Hardwick of the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, announced Monday. Aiden Fucci to be charged as an adult in murder of Tristyn Bailey. 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. 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. She was reported missing that morning by her family. Fucci will mostly likely be housed apart from adults at least until he's 18 years old. The motive has never really been clear, although Fucci's friends said he had an obsession with knives and wanting to kill someone. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark-colored shirt. The report details that video footage shows Fucci and Tristyn Bailey walking together around 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning east on Saddlestone Drive. Aiden Fucci appearsin court with a new public defender, Rosemarie Peoples,for a pretrial hearing; the judge sets a trial period of Nov. 7-18. Aiden Fucci pleads guilty in the murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. "This could have simply been the case of the wrong place atthe wrong time here,' Larizza said in referring to the situation in which the victim found herself in. Ive been asked by so many, what can we do to help and honestly, nothing will bring her back so our answers have just been open air. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, nearly 50 of them deemed defensive. And lets let the attorneys office prosecute this case, Hardwick said, not wanting to address Fuccis background. How do you explain to an elementary-aged child how such a thing could happen? 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