She was reported missing that morning by her family. This case does not end with the unfortunate death of Tristyn and it doesnt end with the arrest of our suspect. However, there are no other suspects connected to her death at this time. He was a witness to a missing persons case. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. The body of Tristyn Bailey, 13, a seventh-grader at Patriot Oaks Academy in Saint Johns,was discovered Sunday, May 9, 2021, hours after her family was reported her missing. 11 P.M. UPDATE: Action News Jax Robert Grant saw dive teams at a retention pond near where Tristyn Baileys body was found. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office / via Twitter. Left lane blocked due to stalled vehicle on FL-202 Butler Blvd Eastbound at Hodges Blvd. 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. Fucci faces a possible life sentence, with a minimum sentence of 40 years. The prosecutions list of witnesses for sentencing confirms that Baileys loved ones will be called to make victim impact statements. 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. Within two hours, an emotional Sheriff Robert Hardwick made the discovery official with an announcement to the public. 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. It was there that the body of Tristyn Bailey was discovered. 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. ", Asked about a possible motive, Larizza responded, "We're still working and investigating this 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. But in an unexpected move in the high-profile case, Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Monday instead. People have tied teal ribbons to mail boxes and light posts andorganized fundraisers in Bailey's memory. Thats backed up by surveillance video from the Durbin Crossing North Amenity Center, which captured them walking north together at 1:14 a.m. on May 9. : If you have any information about the current whereabouts or have seen Tristyn, please contact your nearest local law enforcement agency or call SJSO at 904-824-8304 or by calling 911. Tristyns family told investigators that she was last seen at home around midnight. This happened just minutes before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. At first, unsubstantiated social media posts led neighbors to believe that multiple teens had been involved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. 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. Action News Jax Law and Safety Expert Dale Carson, with experience as an officer and the FBI, said crews could possibly be searching for the murder weapon. 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. 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. Deputies said the investigation is still ongoing. They referred to themselves as the Bailey 7. She was on two cheer squads. Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested for the second degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey. According to reports from the jail, Fucci has been involved in multiple disturbances and has threatened to kill inmates, corrections officers and their families. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. Among the things revealed in the documents was the fact that two friends told investigators that Fucci told them on multiple occasions that he wanted to kill someone by stabbing them or slitting their throat, according to documents. 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. Courtney Sparks, Baileys cheer coach at Patriot Oaks Academy, described her as a caring young lady who was a natural leader. Bailey was in seventh grade. Monday marks one year since 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was murdered in her Durbin Creek Neighborhood. 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 Florida Department of Law Enforcement joins search. Editors note: This article contains details that some might find graphic in nature. We do ask for your continued respect for our privacy as well as of Tristyn's teammates and her school. They presented the Bailey family with their own jersey. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. Just before jury selection was set to start in the case of Aiden Fucci, the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Tristyn Bailey. Smith denied that motion. We ask for our Infinity family to pray for comfort, strength and understanding for Tristyns family and all of the athletes from our gym. Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. The defense said it needed more time, as one of Fuccis attorneys said he is working on a separate case involving the death penalty. Teenager charged in Tristyn Bailey's killing. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. New video evidence shows Aiden and Tristyn together the night of her murder, which allegedly came from a neighbor's surveillance camera. Originally, he was set to be arraigned on June 10. Asked if Fucci was suffering from any mental health issues or receiving counseling, Larizza said no. Tips can also be emailed to crimetips@sjso.org. Tristyn Bailey's murder rocked the quiet St. Johns County community she called home. At 4:49 p.m., the Florida Department of Law Enforcement activated a Missing Child Alert for Tristyn, asking anyone with information about her to contact law enforcement. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Action News Jax will continue to follow the latest updates in the Tristyn Bailey case on air and online. 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. One of the reasons you throw it in the water is to remove the possibility of fingerprints and blood evidence, he said. 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. On Thursday, State Attorney R.J. Larizza revealed that Tristyn had been stabbed 114 times. 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 RELATED: Tristyn Bailey case: Juvenile law expert questions murder suspect Aiden Fuccis past. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Make sure that you let her know that before the sentencing hearing, would you do that. Larizza took the case to a grand jury, and Fucci was indicted May 27, 2021, on a first-degree murder charge. Victim impact statements are usually part of the sentencing phase. Her name WILL live on because our baby Bailey was taken far too soon from us. "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. Monday morning, counselors were available at Patriot Oaks Academy, where Tristyn attended and was on the cheer squad. Fucci told police he took his shoes off because his feet hurt. Hardwick said the Sheriffs Office got word about the search for Tristyn every way it could think of and praised the community for stepping up in a big way. 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. Judge Howard M. Maltz said he hoped to set Fuccis murder trial date for late 2022. Behind bars:Aiden Fucci jail time filled with fights, threats, bullying and restraint measures. 1:30 P.M. UPDATE: The arrest report for 14-year-old Aiden Fucci has been released by the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. A 14-year-old middle school student typically doesnt have much of a public profile. SJSO said Tristyns family notified them of her disappearance at 10 a.m. on May 9. Investigators say she returned the jeans to Aidens room a couple of hours later. During the status hearing Thursday, Judge R. Lee Smith set a tentative sentencing date for Fucci for the week of March 21. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark-colored shirt. 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. While he was booked in St. Johns County, he is being held at a Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Volusia County. 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. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. 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