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. Courtney Sparks, Baileys cheer coach at Patriot Oaks Academy, described her as a caring young lady who was a natural leader. 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. 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. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office booking photo of Aiden Fucci, who is being held by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Another petition shows more than 6,000 signatures, asking that Fuccis charges be upgraded to first-degree murder. I cannot thank this community enough, he said. She was stabbed 114 times. His charge has been upgraded from second-degree murder to premeditated first-degree murder. Patriot Oaks Academy runs from kindergarten to eighth grade and serves about 1,500 students. 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. Tristyn Bailey: Cheerleading community reflects on Tristyns life and legacy. It says these people "may be called as witnesses for the defense in the pending sentencing hearing." The individual has been identified as Tristyn Bailey who is a 13 year old white female. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! 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. The medical examiner is conducting its investigation. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. Crime scene tape was put up Monday night as crews searched the water for clues in the teens death. 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. WATCH: FDLE confirms blade pulled from retention pond matches piece found in Tristyns wound: At the same time that neighbors and deputies were searching for the missing girl on Mothers Day, investigators were already digging into what might have happened to the 13-year-old. 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. This is a grieving community and were going to respect that grieving community. Another motion was also filed in the case, to determine the Fucci familys indigency status, meaning it would determine if they could afford a lawyer to defend the teen in court. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Fucci now in adult jail:Suspect to be held without bail, A closer look:Justice for Tristyn Bailey: Legal experts weigh in on issues facing teen suspect, A community mourns:Tristyn Bailey remembered as someone who brought 'life to everyone around her', Sheriff reacts:Tristyn Bailey's death was the 'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child'. Several people attended the memorial at Celebration Church in Jacksonville wearing aqua and white, the teens favorite colors. 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 will mostly likely be housed apart from adults at least until he's 18 years old. 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. The medical examiner's office is still investigating the cause of death, the sheriff's office said. 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.". At that point, he could be sent to a youthful offenders' facility. FINANCE. 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 judge will set a sentencing date at this hearing as well. This happened just minutes before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. That motion was filed by Assistant Public Defender Liana Dolores Orta. Monday evening, deputies were seen searching a pond near a cul-de-sac in the neighborhood near where Bailey was found. Judgeapprovesindigency motionsfiled on behalf of the parents of the 14-year-old suspect and announces the suspect will be represented by the public defender's office, led by St. Augustine-based attorney Joshua Mosley. MAIL. Crash on exit ramp from I-295 Southbound to Wonderwood Connector. 12:15 P.M. UPDATE: A source told Action News Jax that Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County girl who was found dead on Sunday, suffered multiple stab wounds. 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. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark colored shirt. 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. While families all over were celebrating Mothers Day, a search was underway for a missing St. Johns County teen, 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. Discretion is advised. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. Evidence technicians began taking a closer look, although it wasnt immediately clear what had been located. 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. The presumed weapon, a buck knife typically used for hunting, was recovered in a pond near the crime scene. As a minor, Fucci will be separated from the adult population of that facility. 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. Fucci told police he took his shoes off because his feet hurt. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Every Mothers Day, shes going to be very sad.. ", Asked about a possible motive, Larizza responded, "We're still working and investigating this case.". Within two hours, an emotional Sheriff Robert Hardwick made the discovery official with an announcement to the public. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. Make Yahoo Your Homepage. It has now been determined by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Predrag Bulic that the cause of death is sharp force trauma by stabbing. 1:46 A 14-year-old boy is in custody on a second-degree murder charge in the death of Tristyn Bailey, St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick said during a Shes just always motivated to work harder, the friend said. Its a similar story on the defense side. 8 p.m.:Sheriff's office announcesbody found and preliminarily identified as Tristyn Bailey. Rodriguez felt a special compassion for the girls mother. Copyright 2021 WJXT/News4Jax. They searched those areas but didnt find the missing girl. The 16-year-old Aiden Aiden Fucci enters a plea of not guilty in the murder of Tristyn Bailey. The Sheriffs Office is collecting everything out there that could be leads in this case. The 16-year-old will be formally sentenced next month and could face a possible life sentence. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. 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. Dozens of community members formed search parties to go through wooded areas and areas near the North Amenity Center where she was last seen about 1:15 a.m. A missing child alert was issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by afternoon. Deputies said they heard from several residents about tunnels and paths in the area where children and teens often got together. 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. The judge said his first degree premeditated murder charge is a capital felony punishable by life or death. 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. "If you can't give them that, then you should keep your mouth shut," he said. 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. Left lane blocked due to stalled vehicle on FL-202 Butler Blvd Eastbound at Hodges Blvd. Clothing with traces of blood was foundin Fucci's home. The family, who calls themselves "The Bailey 7," released astatementto the public following Fucci's change of plea. Aiden Fucci, 14, was taken into custody overnight and charged with second-degree murder. The manner of death is homicide. They were defensive in nature." All rights reserved. At that point, a judge can grant him release, keep his sentence the same or add to his sentence. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, that alert is issued when a child is missing and is believed to be in life-threatening danger, with no indication that the child has been abducted. (Fucci said at his Feb. 6 plea that he is on several medications but has not been diagnosed with a mental disorder.). Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Because while we might not be able to stop these brutal and vicious murders from happening, we ought to at least try.. Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 'Dark details' about boyfriend of US swim champ who mysteriously died, Disturbing red flags of Lindsay Clancy's psychosis before she 'killed 3 kids', Mysterious powder swamps US skies as residents report dust-covered cars, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP. The drain in the sink, where Smith was seen washing the jeans, also tested positive for blood, according to the arrest warrant. According to reports from the jail, Fucci has been involved in multiple disturbances and has threatened to kill inmates, corrections officers and their families. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark-colored shirt. He said the Bailey family needs the community's support. Aiden appears in court. 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. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. But in an unexpected move in the high-profile case, Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Monday instead. Action News Jax reports that Aiden Fuccis defense team wants his trial moved out of St. Johns County. Bailey was reported missing to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office on May 9. MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). 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. She appeared to have significant injury to her head and other trauma. Judge R. Lee Smith said he would allow the trial to be moved from November to February. The warrant says Smith was present on May 9 while Aiden was being interviewed by investigators about Tristyns death. Her body was found by a neighbor on May 9 in the woods near her Durbin Crossing home. Aiden Fucci Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested for the second degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey. 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. When asked about the search, a representative with the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office said theres no new information to be released at this time. If you wish to contribute to the cause, click here to access the GoFundMe. By 10 a.m. that day May 9, 2021 they called the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office to report her missing. 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. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Action News Jax will continue to follow the latest updates in the Tristyn Bailey case on air and online. 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. RELATED: Cheer community selling T-shirts in memory of Tristyn Bailey, proceeds go to Baileys family. Tristyns family reported her missing at around 10am on Sunday morning, according to the St Johns County Sheriffs Office. "At least 49 of those stab wounds were to the hands, arms and the head. ", "This is a grieving community and were going to respect our grieving community.". Shortly after Hardwick spoke Sunday night, the Sheriffs Office issued a statement. During the briefing, deputies gave a recap of the case. 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. 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. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office is searching for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen around 1:15 a.m. at the Durbin Amenity Center in St. Johns County. Aiden Fucci, 14, charged with second degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Now, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci is charged with her The Bailey family will have the opportunity to address Fucci at his sentencing. 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. While he knows there is anger in the community, he urged people not to believe everything they see or hear until investigators review it. Tristyn Bailey, 13-year-old whose body was found in St. Johns County Sunday. Restaurants making donations to Bailey family. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. 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. 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. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. Fuccis trial is pushed to 2023. Tristyn Bailey was first reported missing by her family early Sunday. Its a neighborhood where more houses than not have some type of surveillance or doorbell cameras, residents told News4JAX. The date for Fucci's sentencing has not been set at this time. Will the Baileys get to address Fucci? 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. What we know about Tristyn Baileys disappearance, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. SJSO said they would provide an update on the case on Monday, May 10. On Saturday, PDQ restaurants in Julington Creek and Bartram Park are raising money for Tristyns family. Fuccis lawyers file a motion requesting to remove him from solitary confinement in the Duval County Detention Center. 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. The murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was 100% premeditated, a friend of accused killer Aiden Fucci said, according to those newly released court documents. According to records obtained by Action News Jax, Fucci had gotten into several fights and threatened to kill corrections officers, inmates and their families. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. Cox Media Group. 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. Police urge the community to respect the victims family in their time of grieving. 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