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'. 1:30 P.M. UPDATE: The arrest report for 14-year-old Aiden Fucci has been released by the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office. 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. Many classmates at her school and several schools nearby wore white in her memory. The teenage girl was an athlete and well-known in the cheer sport community, which is remembering her for her bright smile and big personality. The community gathered at Veterans Park around 4 p.m. to conduct their own search, desperate to find the missing victim. Will the Baileys get to address Fucci? At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. 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. 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. The body was discovered fully clothed in the woods near Durbin Crossing just after 6pm on May 9. Aiden Fucci will mostly likely be housed apart from adults at least until he's 18 years old. Because Fucci has been charged as an adult, The St. Augustine Record is naming him even though he is a juvenile. With the press conference sharing details of this heinous crime, the caring and love shown from the people and businesses to raise up the memory of Tristyn and the resolve of our community serve as a beacon of light in the darkness," the family said. Our gym has dedicated its season to her, Zone Cheer All-Stars gym owner Jessica Molisanti said. The Sheriffs Office is collecting everything out there that could be leads in this case. Aiden appears in court. 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. 2023 www.staugustine.com. Example video title will go here for this video. He said the Bailey family needs the community's support. Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! Tristyn Bailey fought for her life, and for nearly two years, law enforcement and her family fought for justice. The State Attorneys Office releases new documents into the investigation of the murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. She was stabbed 114 times. Hardwick said the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest. The drain in the sink, where Smith was seen washing the jeans, also tested positive for blood, according to the arrest warrant. 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. Aiden Fucci, 14, was arrested on second-degree murder charges in the death of Tristyn Bailey, who was reported missing early Sunday morning. They said the body was found at 6 p.m. in the immediate area. And how long could he spend in prison? They wore aqua and held paper lanterns and candles. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Tristyn Bailey is being remembered as a student, athlete, friend, daughter and sister. I cannot thank this community enough, he said. 3:30 a.m.:Aiden arrested on charge of second-degree murder. Aidens mother Crystal Smith turned herself in following a warrant for her arrest for evidence tampering charges. 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.. Fuccis home in Durbin Crossing is 0.3 miles from where Tristyns body was found. 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. 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. 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. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. The drain in the sink where investigators say Smith washed the jeans also tested positive for the presence of blood. 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. 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. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). Both restaurants are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 5 P.M. UPDATE: A petition on Change.org has gathered more than 200,000 signatures, urging the State Attorneys Office to charge Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, as an adult. His charge has been upgraded from second-degree murder to premeditated first-degree murder. Bailey was found stabbed to death on Mothers Day in 2021 near a wooded area of her neighborhood. Her family noticed she was missing when her siblings came to wake her up for Mother's Day breakfast and Deputies continue to be seen throughout the Durbin Crossing community. HOME. The trial could also include character statements from Fucci's family members, teachers or anyone who knew him before the crime. Deputies said the investigation is still ongoing. His trial is expected to begin in November. Aiden appeared before a judge for a first appearance following the announcement that he would be charged as an adult. RELATED: Cheer community selling T-shirts in memory of Tristyn Bailey, proceeds go to Baileys family. At that time, the defense must submit a pre-sentence investigation and a pre-disposition report. People have tied teal ribbons to mail boxes and light posts andorganized fundraisers in Bailey's memory. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. Less than an hour later, the Sheriffs Office posted a message on social media asking for information about her whereabouts. The individual has been identified as Tristyn Bailey who is a 13 year old white female. Fuccis lawyer affirmed Thursday for the judge that she does not anticipate calling any mental health experts. Click here to read details from Larizzas public briefing. Fuccis mother, Crystal Lane Smith, is charged with tampering with evidence. The judge said his first degree premeditated murder charge is a capital felony punishable by life or death. While a motive for killing the 13-year-old cheerleader has never been made clear, friends of Fucci told detectives he owned several knives, and that hed thought about killing someone. Action News Jax reports that Aiden Fuccis defense team wants his trial moved out of St. Johns County. At 3:27 a.m., Fucci was seen walking alone holding a pair of white shoes. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. The report details that video footage shows Fucci and Tristyn Bailey walking together around 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning east on Saddlestone Drive. Whispers turned to roars online as rumors swirled around what had happened to Tristyn and who was responsible. Her family said she was last seen around midnight. 11 P.M. UPDATE: Action News Jax Robert Grant saw dive teams at a retention pond near where Tristyn Baileys body was found. 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 Monday, that was confirmed. They also went house to house asking anyone with video surveillance if they had spotted anything. Tristyn Bailey's body was found next to this retention pond east of Saddlestone Drive. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. 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 If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. The family last saw Tristyn around midnight, deputies said. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office booking photo of Aiden Fucci, who is being held by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Deputies said she was last seen May 9 around 1:15 a.m. at the Durbin Amenity Center, located in the 700 block of North Durbin Parkway, in northwest St. Johns County. Neighbors are also shaken by the teenagers death. Im more worried about Tris and her family., UNCUT: Sheriff Hardwicks Monday morning news conference. Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. One of the reasons you throw it in the water is to remove the possibility of fingerprints and blood evidence, he said. The search was called off around 8:30 p.m. after it got dark. Veteran journalist and Emmy Award winning anchor. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for Tristyn. The restaurants will donate 20 percent of their sales on Saturday to help cover funeral costs for the teen. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? Tristyn is remembered as a seventh-grade student, a cheerleader, a daughter, sister and a friend. 6:06p.m.:A resident who had been on a run called to reportadead body in the woods east of the cul-de-sac on Saddlestone Drive. A cause of death has not been released at this time. Community memebers helped officials search for the missing teenager for 16 hours. The warrant says Smith was present on May 9 while Aiden was being interviewed by investigators about Tristyns death. At this time, here's what we know about the timeline of 14-year-old Aiden Fucci's arrest in relation to Tristyn Bailey's death. Please Share This Post!A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. During a court appearance in which he appeared virtually, Fucci stared at the ceiling and looked around the empty room multiple times. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Family, friends and neighbors gathered to remember Tristyn Bailey one year after she was killed. Hardwick made the announcement about two hours later that they believed to have found her remains. Monday marks one year since 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was murdered in her Durbin Creek Neighborhood. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement joins search. The sentencing phase is expected to last two days. While families all over were celebrating Mothers Day, a search was underway for a missing St. Johns County teen, Tristyn Bailey. Tristyn was someone they knew a cheerleader at Patriot Oaks Academy, the local K-8 school. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. This was not the outcome the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office wanted, or this community (wanted), Hardwick said. Patriot Oaks Academy runs from kindergarten to eighth grade and serves about 1,500 students. Another petition shows more than 6,000 signatures, asking that Fuccis charges be upgraded to first-degree murder. Since his arrest, Fuccihasbeen held at theRegional Juvenile Detention Center inVolusia County while the State Attorney's Office reviewed evidence in the case. Evidence technicians began taking a closer look, although it wasnt immediately clear what had been located. Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Aiden Fucci to be charged as an adult in murder of Tristyn Bailey. Fuccis trial is set to begin Nov. 7, 2022. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. What we know about Tristyn Baileys disappearance, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. Tristyn Bailey, 13, was murdered in May Credit: Social Media - Refer to Source 5 Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with the crime Credit: St. Johns County Sherriff's Office 5 Fucci allegedly posted this Snapchat as he was arrested Credit: Snapchat It is not known who is responsible for the drawings. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Afteridentifying the body as Tristyn's, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office calls off the search. Thousands of people gathered to remember Bailey atCelebration Church in Jacksonville on May 18. A Zone Cheer All-Stars hangs a plaque in Tristyns honor. 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. Aiden Fucci is charged with the murder of his 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey. In a show of solidarity and grief for Baileys family, neighbors tied aqua-colored ribbons around their mailboxes, as it was her favorite color. Judge Lee Smith grants a continuance filed by Aiden's attorney, Joshua Mosely, until Feb. 2. Because Aiden is a a juvenile, death is not an option, but the charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Bailey was reported missing to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office on May 9. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Fucci's next hearing is set for 9 a.m. Thursday in the St. Johns County Courthouse. 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. Tristyn Bailey went missing around 1 a.m. Sunday morning in the 700 block of North Durbin Parkway. Aiden Fucci, 14, charged with second degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County. CRIME GUIDELINES NOTE: Each time a minor is arrested, Action News Jax discusses the seriousness of the charge they are facing. 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. Crystal Lane Smith, the mother of 14-year-oldAiden Fucci,isarrested on a warrant charging her with tampering with evidencefollowing the killing of Tristyn Bailey. 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. Tristyn Bailey was reported missing on May 9, 2021. 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. He said the juvenile justice system isn't equipped to handle cases like this. 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. According to its website, the school contains a community that "fosters character development, independence and a lifelong love of learning." 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. Tristyn Bailey, 13-year-old whose body was found in St. Johns County Sunday. An avid cheerleader, Bailey was remembered for her bright personality. The sentencing hearing could involve expert witnesses on both sides. He said law enforcement will be investigating threats and social media posts for possible criminal charges. We have a long way to go, Hardwick said. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. Whatever it takes for like the team to get to the next level, shes the person to like help push the team forward, Sparks said. We saw moms and families out walking the woodline in clothes like church clothes yesterday. Less than an hour later, the Sheriffs Office posted a message to its Facebook page asking the community for help to find the missing teen. 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. I ask that you put this out there and help us stand by this community and let them grieve together, the statement said read. 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. No one thought it would ever be her last. Smith has been charged with tampering with evidence, which is a third-degree felony, and is out on bond awaiting trial. The search was called off after the body was found by a neighbor just after 6 p.m., but no details were given. A blade tip found in 13-year-old Tristyn Baileys body originated from a knife that was discovered in a St. Johns County retention pond, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report released Tuesday. It ends when we get everything together and everything is exhausted. The prosecutions list of witnesses for sentencing confirms that Baileys loved ones will be called to make victim impact statements. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! 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. Bailey, 13, was reported missing Sunday and found SJSO released an updated statement online regarding its investigation. 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. "Particularly for those in St. Johns that have helped from the Mother's Day search, the vigils, remembrances and memorials.