Investigators say she returned the jeans to Aidens room a couple of hours later. Told everybody lets do it again.. Fucci faces a possible life sentence, with a minimum sentence of 40 years. Tristyn was someone they knew a cheerleader at Patriot Oaks Academy, the local K-8 school. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. His trial is expected to begin in November. The medical examiner is conducting its investigation. 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. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. The teen accused of killing St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey appeared in court on Tuesday. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! The motion filed said pretrial publicity has impaired the ability to secure fair and impartial jurors.. Fucci was wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, white Nike sneakers and jeans. Surveillance footage and multiple Snapchat videos are among the new evidence released by the State Attorneys Office. St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick explained the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest as multiple crime scenes are being processed. 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. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark colored shirt. But in an unexpected move in the high-profile case, Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Monday instead. Thousands of people gathered to remember Bailey atCelebration Church in Jacksonville on May 18. By 10 a.m. that day May 9, 2021 they called the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office to report her missing. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. After an hours-long search, police have located a body that they identified as Tristyn Bailey. 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. SPORTS. She suffered 114 stab wounds according to the medical examiner, nearly 50 of them deemed defensive. NEW: Updated mug shot of Aiden Fucci following first court appearance on first degree murder charge. News4JAX was there when a knife later identified as the murder weapon was found by divers in a nearby pond. Crash on exit ramp from I-295 Southbound to Wonderwood Connector. Originally, he was set to be arraigned on June 10. 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. 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. 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. 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. His charge has been upgraded from second-degree murder to premeditated first-degree murder. Smith: You also have the final say in some of those matters too. SJSO released an updated statement online regarding its investigation. This story was first published on First Coast News. According to reports from the jail, Fucci has been involved in multiple disturbances and has threatened to kill inmates, corrections officers and their families. 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. 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. Fucci will be back in court for another status hearing on March 8. As students return to school this morning, grief counselors are being made available to her classmates at Patriot Oaks Academy. No one thought it would ever be her last. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. 4:49 p.m.:Florida Missing Child Alertissued for Tristyn. And lets let the attorneys office prosecute this case, Hardwick said, not wanting to address Fuccis background. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Patriot Oaks Academy runs from kindergarten to eighth grade and serves about 1,500 students. A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union. 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. 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. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Smith was washing blood out of her sons jeans in the bathroom sink. On May 27, it was announced that Aiden is being charged as an adult on first-degree murder. Fucci told police he took his shoes off because his feet hurt. Afteridentifying the body as Tristyn's, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office calls off the search. Monday morning, counselors were available at Patriot Oaks Academy, where Tristyn attended and was on the cheer squad. Monday, that was confirmed. 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. The search was called off after the body was found by a neighbor just after 6 p.m., but no details were given. but he would say that if he was going to murder someone, it was going to be planned, she recalled. They referred to themselves as the Bailey 7. A friend of Tristyns later told investigators he feels responsible because he invited her out to his house that night. Bailey, 13, was reported missing Sunday and found dead hours later in her St. Johns County neighborhood. SJSO said it continues to investigate the case fully and will begin transitioning the case to the State Attorneys Office. Nearly one year ago, the body of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was discovered in a wooded area in Durbin Crossing, hours after her family reported her missing. Teenager charged in Tristyn Bailey's killing. TIMELINE: Tristyns disappearance, investigation | RELATED: Search turns to grief after body found | Community comes together to support grieving family. According to her arrest warrant, Smith was seen on surveillance video inside her house washing Fuccis blue jeans, which later tested positive for blood. 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. Fucci's legal team may try to prove that he feels remorse for the crime. Bailey was found stabbed to death on Mothers Day in 2021 near a wooded area of her neighborhood. Earlier this month, Fucci stunned the courtroom by pleading guilty to first degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old schoolmate, Tristyn Bailey. She DESERVES this and we all know our center of attention queen is looking down freaking out about her MILLIONS of views, she added. It was an emotional night for the dozens of people who attended the vigil at a Durbin Crossing neighborhood. Victim impact statements are usually part of the sentencing phase. 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. During the briefing, deputies gave a recap of the case. Evidence technicians began taking a closer look, although it wasnt immediately clear what had been located. The deadline to submit any additional discovery was Feb. 16. 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. Hardwick said when Tristyns cause of death was first announced. Every time that arm went back, and every time that arm went down, that was premeditation," Larizza said. Fellow Patriot Oaks Academy student Aiden Fucci was taken into custody overnight and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Neighbors are also shaken by the teenagers death. Case history:Before Aiden Fucci, these juveniles were charged as adults in high-profile Jacksonville-area cases. 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.. 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. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? Aiden Fuccis attorney asked a judge to move him from solitary confinement in Duval FINANCE. Anyone who saw Tristyn between midnight and early Sunday evening is asked to call the Sheriffs Office at 904-824-8304 or dial 911. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. At 3:27 a.m., Fucci was seen walking alone holding a pair of white shoes. According to its website, the school contains a community that "fosters character development, independence and a lifelong love of learning." 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. He was set to be tried as an adult with jury selection slated to begin Monday morning. 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. Rodriguez felt a special compassion for the girls mother. Aiden Fucci enters a St. Johns County courtroom on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Aiden Fuccienters a plea of not guiltyonthe first-degree murder charge. On Friday morning, students at Pacetti Bay Middle School in St. Johns County wore white to remember Tristyn, who was a student at Patriot Oaks Academy. The list, which is called discovery, includes names of 154 potential witnesses. 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. 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. According to social media posts, students will be wearing white to honor Bailey. 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. 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. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark-colored shirt. 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. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. A celebration of life was held to honor the life of Tristyn. 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. 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. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. 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? Smith: I want to make sure that you understand that you need to be talking to your attorney about that, do you understand sir? CRIME GUIDELINES NOTE: Each time a minor is arrested, Action News Jax discusses the seriousness of the charge they are facing. 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. Trial set for November. Editors note: This article contains details that some might find graphic in nature. 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. RELATED: 1 year later: Tristyn Baileys family reflects on her memory, impact. RELATED: Detective: Killing of Tristyn Bailey probably one of the most tragic and difficult cases that we have faced | Confused-looking Aiden Fucci: Demons are going to take my soul away. 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. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. 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 State Attorneys Office said it is still looking through evidence and interviews in making the decision whether to charge Fucci as an adult. 12:30 a.m.:Video shows Tristyn walking in the neighborhood. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Shes just always motivated to work harder, the friend said. The suspect and the victim went to school together, but the sheriff's office would not say whether they were classmates at Patriot Oaks Academy. Before making a decision, Judge R. Lee Smith said he wanted to see how the next two weeks shape up. "At least 49 of those stab wounds were to the hands, arms and the head. 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. Smith denied that motion. Fuccis lawyers file a motion requesting to remove him from solitary confinement in the Duval County Detention Center. They had been visiting another friend's home and were last seen walking together after 1 a.m. on May 9, 2021. The medical examiner is conducting its investigation. 2023 www.staugustine.com. 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Im more worried about Tris and her family., UNCUT: Sheriff Hardwicks Monday morning news conference. A Zone Cheer All-Stars hangs a plaque in Tristyns honor. 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. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. "The bottom line is that premeditation could be inferred certainly from just the sheer number of stab wounds that Tristyn Bailey had to suffer. 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 The circulating petitions wont affect the State Attorneys decision, but it shows how much the community has rallied around Tristyns family. Many in the area have put aqua ribbons on their mailboxes after hearing that was Tristyns favorite color. 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. This happened just minutes before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. , judge R. 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