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. A motion to withdraw as counsel was filed by Jacksonville attorney Anwar Snober, who had been retained to represent Aiden. Our goal in any investigation is to ensure proper accountability across the board for successful prosecution., He added, Crystal Smith will be held responsible for her role in this case and justice will be served for Tristyn Bailey and her family.. Fuccis lawyer affirmed Thursday for the judge that she does not anticipate calling any mental health experts. At the time of her death, Tristyn was a seventh-grade cheerleading team captain at Patriot Oaks Academy. A vigil will be held at the South Amenity Center, 145 Durbin Pkwy, at 8:30 p.m. Monday night. Aiden Fucci Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested for the second degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey. We treat them as witnesses because thats what he was in the beginning. The judge will set a sentencing date at this hearing as well. 1:33 Less than a week after 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was found stabbed to death, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick is calling the crime a "horrific, brutal ", "This is a grieving community and were going to respect our grieving community.". 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. RELATED: Tristyn Bailey case: Juvenile law expert questions murder suspect Aiden Fuccis past. Evidence technicians began taking a closer look, although it wasnt immediately clear what had been located. 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. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. At about 6:30 p.m., a diver was seen coming out of the pond holding an item in his hand. Bailey, a student at Patriot Oaks Academy,was found dead on May 9 in a wooded area near her home in Durbin Crossing in northwestSt. 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. She was reported missing that morning by her family. They had been visiting another friend's home and were last seen walking together after 1 a.m. on May 9, 2021. HOME. His trial is expected to begin in November. Fucci will be back in court for another status hearing on March 8. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Monday morning, counselors were available at Patriot Oaks Academy, where Tristyn attended and was on the cheer squad. She was on two cheer squads. When the jeans and sink were tested later, both came back positive for blood, investigators said. We will continue to investigate this case fully and will begin transitioning this case to the State Attorneys Office.. 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. Aiden Fucci to be charged as an adult in murder of Tristyn Bailey. 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. Community memebers helped officials search for the missing teenager for 16 hours. This happened just minutes before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. What's next? 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, 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. Many in the area have put aqua ribbons on their mailboxes after hearing that was Tristyns favorite color. 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 Deputies said Tristyn was seen around 1:15 a.m. Sunday at the Durbin Amenity Center located on North Durbin Parkway in St. Johns County. Tristyn is remembered as a seventh-grade student, a cheerleader, a daughter, sister and a friend. All rights reserved. Nearly one year after her death, Tristyns friends and loved ones reflected on the news that shook up their lives. 3:30 a.m.:Aiden arrested on charge of second-degree murder. As we move forward, we will seek to keep Tristyn's memory alive and the spirit of the community. Right now, hes facing a second-degree murder charge. Larizza took the case to a grand jury, and Fucci was indicted May 27, 2021, on a first-degree murder charge. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. 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. A resident who lived in the area found the body around 6 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff's office said. They presented the Bailey family with their own jersey. When sentenced, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. Fuccis trial is set to begin Nov. 7, 2022. Police urge the community to respect the victims family in their time of grieving. Shortly after Hardwick spoke Sunday night, the Sheriffs Office issued a statement. 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. SJSO did not say how the teen died or if there were any suspects in custody in connection to her death. Aiden Fucci enters a St. Johns County courtroom on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. 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. You can see team coverage of the latest developments in this story on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, nearly 50 of them deemed defensive. They also thanked the judicial system and law enforcement for their work on the case. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office held a news conference to give an update on the search for the missing teen. The Sheriffs Office said these individuals had nothing to do with this incident and thanked the public for the tips they have sent in so far. Its a similar story on the defense side. 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. At this point, Fuccis trial is set to begin in November 2022. According to the warrant, they tested positive for blood. 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. Aiden Fucci,who was 14 at the time of her death, has been arrestedon a first-degree murder charge in the death ofTristyn. The community gathered at Veterans Park around 4 p.m. to conduct their own search, desperate to find the missing victim. Aiden Fucci, 14, is in custody and is facing a second-degree murder charge, the sheriffs office announced during a news conference. They both lived in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood. 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. 8:37 A.M. UPDATE: Aiden Fucci, the 14-year-old boy accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, appeared in Volusia County Regional Detention Center in front of Circuit Judge Michael Orfinger, for a detention hearing. Tristyn Bailey was reported missing on May 9, 2021. Because Fucci was a juvenile when he committed the crime, his case will be up for review in 25 years. Whispers turned to roars online as rumors swirled around what had happened to Tristyn and who was responsible. Fuccis trial is pushed to 2023. Many classmates at her school and several schools nearby wore white in her memory. Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. Larizza said Fucci is in the process ofbeing transferred to an adult facility, but he could not specify which one at this point. After an exhausting search by the sheriffs office and the neighborhood, a body believed to be Tristyns was found. Crime scene tape was put up Monday night as crews searched the water for clues in the teens death. The body was discovered fully clothed in the woods near Durbin Crossing just after 6pm on May 9. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. A judge set March 21-22 as the sentencing dates for Aiden Fucci in the 2021 stabbing death of St. Johns County classmate Tristyn Bailey, who was 13. 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. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. Web3 solved murders featuring Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte, and Tristyn Bailey. 5 p.m.:The Bailey familyholds apublic memorial servicefor Tristyn at Celebration Church in Jacksonville. His next court date to schedule his sentencing hearing is Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Because Aiden is a a juvenile, death is not an option, but the charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. Tristyn Bailey: Cheerleading community reflects on Tristyns life and legacy. 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? Just before jury selection was set to start in the case of Aiden Fucci, the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Tristyn Bailey. stabbing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey, Justice for Tristyn Bailey: Legal experts weigh in on issues facing teen suspect, Tristyn Bailey remembered as someone who brought 'life to everyone around her', Tristyn Bailey's death was the 'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child', Before Aiden Fucci, these juveniles were charged as adults in high-profile Jacksonville-area cases, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. This is a cold-blooded murder of a 13-year-old young girl who did not deserve to die, Hardwick said when Tristyns cause of death was first announced. 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.. Behind bars:Aiden Fucci jail time filled with fights, threats, bullying and restraint measures. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Tristyn Bailey is being remembered as a student, athlete, friend, daughter and sister. 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. The drain in the sink, where Smith was seen washing the jeans, also tested positive for blood, according to the arrest warrant. She was stabbed 114 times. Vigil for Tristyn Bailey Dozens gather to honor Tristyn Bailey. Fucci's legal team may try to prove that he feels remorse for the crime. Hardwick said there could be forthcoming arrests in the case. 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'. UPDATED STATEMENT RE MISSING CHILD: pic.twitter.com/qfji7m9y4p. Discretion is advised. By 10 a.m. that day May 9, 2021 they called the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office to report her missing. Tristyn Bailey: Cheerleading community reflects on Tristyns life and legacy. The bottom line is that premeditation could be inferred, certainly from just the sheer number of stab wounds that Tristyn Bailey had to suffer. 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?. Just over an hour later, her body was found in a wooded area by a neighbor. Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. According to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, the last time Baileys family saw her was about 12 a.m. Sunday. Aiden Fucci, 14, charged with second degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County. Fellow Patriot Oaks Academy student Aiden Fucci was taken into custody overnight and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. 1:14 a.m.:Two people, believed to be Tristyn Baileyand Aiden Fucci, were seen walking together. 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