Smith: I want to make sure that you understand that you need to be talking to your attorney about that, do you understand sir? He said that he would just walk at night or something and find a random person walking too and just drag them in the woods and stab them.. Larizza called the Bailey family courageous, and he said they have been made aware of comments on social media and threats against them. 12:44 a.m.: Investigators search Fucci home, finding a Buck brand knife sheath; a pair of wet, white Nike shoes with blood on them; a T-shirt with blood on it; a white piece of paper with handwriting with possible blood on it; and a pair of wet blue denim jeans in a laundry basket. Let us do our jobs. The deadline to submit any additional discovery was Feb. 16. She was reported missing that morning by her family. 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. 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. She was found wearing black pants and a black shirt. We have a suspect arrested and, unfortunately, a 13-year-old girl dead, Hardwick said. Several people attended the memorial at Celebration Church in Jacksonville wearing aqua and white, the teens favorite colors. 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. Fuccis defense files four motions, including one that asks the judge to bar cameras from livestreaming jury selection. Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Rodriguez felt a special compassion for the girls mother. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, nearly 50 of them deemed defensive. Aiden Fucci and Tristyn Bailey both attended Patriot Oaks Academy in St Johns County. Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The family, who calls themselves "The Bailey 7," released astatementto the public following Fucci's change of plea. One week ago, Bailey traveled to the ESPN sports complex in Orlando for a Summit cheer competition with her team. At the time of her death, Tristyn was a seventh-grade cheerleading team captain at Patriot Oaks Academy. So many of you abandoned your Mothers Day plans, Forrest said at the memorial, thanking the neighbors who helped search for his daughter that haunting day. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. An autopsy found the girl had been stabbed more than 100 times, many of them defensive wounds, and the tip of the knife broke off in one of her wounds. The State Attorneys Office said it is still looking through evidence and interviews in making the decision whether to charge Fucci as an adult. He said law enforcement will be investigating threats and social media posts for possible criminal charges. She was found, clothed, in a wooded area, investigators said. Every time that arm went back, and every time that arm went down, that was premeditation," Larizza said. Aiden Fucci,who was 14 at the time of her death, has been arrestedon a first-degree murder charge in the death ofTristyn. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The medical examiner is conducting its investigation. Action News Jax legal expert Dale Carson said a plea of not guilty will be a way to uncover evidence against Fucci, opening the door to a jury trial. Investigators later confirmed that all the blood stains on Fuccis belongings tested positive for Tristyns DNA and that Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. Tristyn Bailey's body was found next to this retention pond east of Saddlestone Drive. At about 6:30 p.m., a diver was seen coming out of the pond holding an item in his hand. SJSO said it continues to investigate the case fully and will begin transitioning the case to the State Attorneys Office. A schoolmate at Patriot Oaks Academy, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with her death. One resident told News4JAX they remember everyone trying to do anything they could to help with the search even if it was just sharing information and tips on the Durbin Crossing Facebook page. 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. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. Neighbors are also shaken by the teenagers death. It says these people "may be called as witnesses for the defense in the pending sentencing hearing." The judge will set a sentencing date at this hearing as well. Hardwick said the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest. An arrest has been made in connection to the death of Tristyn, Sheriff Robert Hardwick of the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, announced Monday. So far eight different social media accounts have been listed as individuals who have been reported to the Sheriffs Office. 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. Subscribe to 104.5 WOKV newsletter(Opens a new window), 104.5 WOKV facebook feed(Opens a new window), 104.5 WOKV twitter feed(Opens a new window), 104.5 WOKV instagram feed(Opens a new window), MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for Tristyn. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Action News Jax will continue to follow the latest updates in the Tristyn Bailey case on air and online. The suspect currently being held for her murder is her 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. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office), Community gathers to honor Tristyn Bailey, STAY UPDATED:Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories. 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. 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. She appeared to have significant injury to her head and other trauma. Monday marks one year since 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was murdered in her Durbin Creek Neighborhood. Hardwick said it is possible charges against Fucci could be upgraded in consultation with the State Attorneys Office. Her arrest comes just under a month after Tristyns body was found on May 9, hours after her family had reported her missing in St. Johns County, Florida, the sheriffs If you have any information on the whereabouts of ST. JOHNS, Fla. Tristyn Bailey is being remembered as a student, athlete, friend, daughter and sister. We treat them as witnesses because thats what he was in the beginning. BREAKING: A source close to the investigation tells me 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County girl who was found dead on Sunday, suffered multiple stab wounds. Following is a timeline of events in the case: 11:45 p.m.: Bailey family returns home after an evening out for a celebration. Hardwick said there could be forthcoming arrests in the case. Memorial: Tristyn Bailey remembered as someone who brought 'life to everyone around her'. All rights reserved. State investigators with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirm that a knife found in a pond was the weapon used to murder St. Johns County teen Tristyn Bailey. Nearly one year after her death, Tristyns friends and loved ones reflected on the news that shook up their lives. Fucci will be back in court for another status hearing on March 8. 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. 2023 www.staugustine.com. St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick explained the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest as multiple crime scenes are being processed. Fuccis trial is pushed to 2023. I cannot thank this community enough, he said. They both lived in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood. Many classmates at her school and several schools nearby wore white in her memory. 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. SJSO said Tristyns family notified them of her disappearance at 10 a.m. on May 9. A cause of death has not been released at this time. Around midnight:Tristyn Bailey last seen by a siblingand was supposed to be sleeping in her bedroom. He was a witness to a missing persons case. Crystal Smith, the mother of 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, who is accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, enters a written plea of not guilty for an evidence tampering charge in connection to Tristyns killing. Fucci told police he took his shoes off because his feet hurt. 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. but he would say that if he was going to murder someone, it was going to be planned, she recalled. Deputies continue to be seen throughout the Durbin Crossing community. 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. On Thursday, State Attorney R.J. Larizza revealed that Tristyn had been stabbed 114 times. They also thanked the judicial system and law enforcement for their work on the case. Community memebers helped officials search for the missing teenager for 16 hours. Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. Larizzas office said in a statement in part, 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.. 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. The jeans were found while investigators searched Aidens home. Aiden Fucci enters a St. Johns County courtroom on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. NEW: Updated mug shot of Aiden Fucci following first court appearance on first degree murder charge. While families all over were celebrating Mothers Day, a search was underway for a missing St. Johns County teen, Tristyn Bailey. 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. That may be something you and your attorneys decide, if there are some experts or mental health experts whom youve been talking to, who at this time, are not listed on your witness list, do you understand that? She always has a smile on her face, always lighting up, always has a positive mindset and positive words towards others., Another friend of Baileys told News4Jax: Shes a really nice, sweet girl and shes strong and shes a great athlete., TIMELINE: What we know about Tristyn Baileys disappearance. 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 a show of solidarity and grief for Baileys family, neighbors tied aqua-colored ribbons around their mailboxes, as it was her favorite color. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. Left lane blocked due to stalled vehicle on FL-202 Butler Blvd Eastbound at Hodges Blvd. 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. 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. In an updated statement, the sheriffs office revealed that Tristyn was stabbed to death. Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, will now be charged as an adult and is facing a charge of first-degree premeditated murder. Courtney Sparks, Baileys cheer coach at Patriot Oaks Academy, described her as a caring young lady who was a natural leader. When asked about two homes that are taped off in the community, SJSO said: Theres a lot of people in this community were talking to.. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. 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'. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. Fuccis lawyers file a motion requesting to remove him from solitary confinement in the Duval County Detention Center. Fucci has been held at the Duval County jail because the St. Johns County jail does not have a juvenile holding area. The sentencing phase is expected to last two days. She is just the most cheerful, most spirited, friendliest person, is down to basically do whatever really to like help unite the team. ), (Provided by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office/WJXT). 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. 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. 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. Friends of Tristyn Bailey soak in the past 24 hours, Tristyn Bailey case: 14-year-old boy facing murder charge after St. Johns County girl found dead. After an exhausting search by the sheriffs office and the neighborhood, a body believed to be Tristyns was found. That left little space for the joys of Mothers Day as worries plagued the peace of the typically serene neighborhood. Aiden Fucci, 14, was taken into custody overnight and charged with second-degree murder. I ask that you put this out there and help us stand by this community and let them grieve together, the statement said read. What's next? Tristyn Bailey: What we know about death of St. Johns County His trial is expected to begin in November. Bailey, 13, was reported missing Sunday and found If your child is having a difficult time processing whats happening, the school has sent out resources to help. Im sorry for the Bailey family and my family, Fucci said. But his story kept changing, deputies said. A knife that had Tristyns blood on it and that investigators said belonged to Fucci. 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. 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. 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. 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. Fuccis home in Durbin Crossing is 0.3 miles from where Tristyns body was found. During a first court appearance hearing, Judge Henry Maltz rules that Aiden Fuccibe held without bailat an adult facility in St. Johns County. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. 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