Victim impact statements are usually part of the sentencing phase. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Tristyn Bailey is being remembered as a student, athlete, friend, daughter and sister. A sprawling search was launched and at 6 p.m. her body was discovered in the immediate area near a retention pond, according to the arrest report. The news spread like wildfire that afternoon among the teens and families in the neighborhood. 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. 2023 www.staugustine.com. 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. 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 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. Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! 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. 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. Our gym has dedicated its season to her, Zone Cheer All-Stars gym owner Jessica Molisanti said. Her family notified the police around 10 a.m. Sunday morning and police had been searching ever since. As students return to school this morning, grief counselors are being made available to her classmates at Patriot Oaks Academy. MAIL. They also went house to house asking anyone with video surveillance if they had spotted anything. Please Share This Post!A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Because while we might not be able to stop these brutal and vicious murders from happening, we ought to at least try.. (Fucci said at his Feb. 6 plea that he is on several medications but has not been diagnosed with a mental disorder.). 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. He was set to be tried as an adult with jury selection slated to begin Monday morning. The State Attorneys Office releases dozens of emails sent to the school resource officer as well as St. Johns County Sheriffs Office investigators. And just like that, a worrisome search for a missing teen became a shocking murder case that rocked a family and a community. "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. 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. 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. According to records obtained by Action News Jax, Fucci had gotten into several fights and threatened to kill corrections officers, inmates and their families. 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. Larizza said. Fuccis trial is set to begin Nov. 7, 2022. About 10 a.m., the Sheriffs Office said, Baileys family reported her missing. Monday marks one year since 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was murdered in her Durbin Creek Neighborhood. 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. Afteridentifying the body as Tristyn's, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office calls off the search. Fuccis lawyers file a motion requesting to remove him from solitary confinement in the Duval County Detention Center. Fucci told police he took his shoes off because his feet hurt. A cause of death has not been released at this time. Tristyn was last seen in St. Johns, Florida, on Sunday morning after being reported missing by her family at 10am. (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. 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. Crash on exit ramp from I-295 Southbound to Wonderwood Connector. During a first court appearance hearing, Judge Henry Maltz rules that Aiden Fuccibe held without bailat an adult facility in St. Johns County. The next day, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. 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. Just over an hour later, her body was found in a wooded area by a neighbor. The St.Johns County Sheriffs Office has arrested Aiden Fucci and charged him Because Fucci has been charged as an adult, The St. Augustine Record is naming him even though he is a juvenile. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. Hardwick made the announcement about two hours later that they believed to have found her remains. The sheriff's office said there is no further threat after the arrest in this particular case. MISSING CHILD The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office is currently seeking the whereabouts of a missing child who was reported missing earlier this morning by family. If you have any information on the whereabouts of While he was booked in St. Johns County, he is being held at a Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Volusia County. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A resident who lived in the area found the body around 6 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff's office said. If you wish to contribute to the cause, click here to access the GoFundMe. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. 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. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Deputies said they heard from several residents about tunnels and paths in the area where children and teens often got together. Hardwick said it is possible charges against Fucci could be upgraded in consultation with the State Attorneys Office. The sentencing hearing could involve expert witnesses on both sides. Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, Fucci has been involved in multiple disturbances, With Fuccis guilty plea making headlines. 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. Aiden Fucci to be charged as an adult in murder of Tristyn Bailey. 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. Shortly after that, our day was shattered.. Aiden is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Volusia County Regional Detention Center, the Office of State Attorney R.J. Larizza said. Tristyn Bailey case: Sheriff Hardwick opens up about investigation, 3:39 P.M. UPDATE: The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office said a number of social media accounts being reported by tipsters are using this case to try to gain fame and followers., The Sheriffs Office said at this time, the below accounts have already been investigated and no longer need to be forwarded to the Sheriffs Office. As they dealt with the aftermath, the community rallied around The Bailey 7, as her family dubs themselves, with ribbons around the neighborhood, charity walks and multiple memorial services with everyone wearing aqua Tristyns favorite color. NEW: Updated mug shot of Aiden Fucci following first court appearance on first degree murder charge. 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. 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 Carson added with the technology available to the sheriffs office, detectives would still likely find the evidence they need. Once Fucci is sentenced, the law requires that since he was a juvenile when this happened, the court must review his case after 25 years. Knife at crime scene linked to blade fragment in Tristyn Bailey killing, report shows, How a community knitted together by tragedy supported a family in grief, Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child', mother of 14-year-oldAiden Fucci,isarrested, in Tristyn Bailey homicide case in St. Johns County, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. It has now been determined by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Predrag Bulic that the cause of death is sharp force trauma by stabbing. All rights reserved. That left little space for the joys of Mothers Day as worries plagued the peace of the typically serene neighborhood. Dozens of community members formed search parties to go through wooded areas and areas near the North Amenity Center where she was last seen about 1:15 a.m. A missing child alert was issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by afternoon. Whispers turned to roars online as rumors swirled around what had happened to Tristyn and who was responsible. He would not comment on a chilling picture out there showing Fucci in the back of a patrol car with the caption: Hey guys has anybody seen Tristyn lately?. The motion filed said pretrial publicity has impaired the ability to secure fair and impartial jurors.. To say that it was horrific could arguably be made as an understatement.. So far eight different social media accounts have been listed as individuals who have been reported to the Sheriffs Office. 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 Bailey family will have the opportunity to address Fucci at his sentencing. Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. Example video title will go here for this video. When you get kids that get to this level of violence, the time, the accountability, is not there. Sheriff:Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child'. Right now, hes facing a second-degree murder charge. Judge R. Lee Smith accepts Fuccis plea to the count of first-degree murder. Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested for the second degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey. His trial is expected to begin in November. Action News Jax is following the case closely and will add new details here as more information becomes available: Families all over were celebrating Mothers Day when the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office announced it was searching for Tristyn. The family has not asked for anything but will use the money raised to make memorials for Tristyn. 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'. This was not the outcome the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office wanted, or this community (wanted), Hardwick said. Ive been asked by so many, what can we do to help and honestly, nothing will bring her back so our answers have just been open air. At that time, the defense must submit a pre-sentence investigation and a pre-disposition report. However, there are no other suspects connected to her death at this time. Judge Lee Smith grants a continuance filed by Aiden's attorney, Joshua Mosely, until Feb. 2. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? We will continue to investigate this case fully and will begin transitioning this case to the State Attorneys Office.. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. The 16-year-old will be formally sentenced next month and could face a possible life sentence. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office booking photo of Aiden Fucci, who is being held by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Anway "Andy" Snober, hired to represent the 14-year-old suspect by his family, files towithdraw from the case; the motion is granted by the courts. This means he faces a maximum of life in prison and a minimum of 40 years. Fucci has been held at the Duval County jail because the St. Johns County jail does not have a juvenile holding area. Make sure that you let her know that before the sentencing hearing, would you do that. Thousands of people gathered to remember Bailey atCelebration Church in Jacksonville on May 18. 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. RELATED: Aiden Fucci, accused killer of St. Johns County teen, took Snapchat selfie in police car asking if anyone had 'seen Tristyn lately', RELATED: Arrest report says 14-year-old Aiden Fucci changed story several times, blood found on clothes in bedroom, Monday, 8:30 p.m. the public is invited to South Durbin Amenities Center for a candlelight vigil, RELATED:Deputies: Body found in St. Johns County believed to be missing 13-year-old girl. 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. Memorial: Tristyn Bailey remembered as someone who brought 'life to everyone around her'. 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. The body was discovered fully clothed in the woods near Durbin Crossing just after 6pm on May 9. Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. 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. Tristyn was 13 when Fucci killed her in their Dubrin Crossing neighborhood in St. Johns County. Surveillance footage and multiple Snapchat videos are among the new evidence released by the State Attorneys Office. They presented the Bailey family with their own jersey. He will be housed in the state of Florida. Her name WILL live on because our baby Bailey was taken far too soon from us. The date for Fucci's sentencing has not been set at this time. 2023 www.staugustine.com. If your child is having a difficult time processing whats happening, the school has sent out resources to help. Fucci lives 0.3 miles away from where Bailey was discovered. Case history:Before Aiden Fucci, these juveniles were charged as adults in high-profile Jacksonville-area cases. The community gathered at Veterans Park around 4 p.m. to conduct their own search, desperate to find the missing victim. Tristyn Bailey, a 13-year-old cheerleader, was killed in St. Johns County over the weekend. 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. 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. He soon learned the answer to that question when deputies charged him with Tristyns murder after a search of his home uncovered the white Nike sneakers he was seen carrying in the video, along with a gray hooded sweatshirt, a T-shirt and a pair of wet jeans. Aiden Fucci enters a plea of not guilty in the murder of Tristyn Bailey. At the time of her death, Tristyn was a seventh-grade cheerleading team captain at Patriot Oaks Academy. Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. 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.. Bailey, a student at Patriot Oaks Academy, was found dead on May 9 in a wooded area near her home in Durbin Crossing in northwest St. Johns County. CRIME GUIDELINES NOTE: Each time a minor is arrested, Action News Jax discusses the seriousness of the charge they are facing. Fuccis trial is pushed to 2023. SJSO did not say how the teen died or if there were any suspects in custody in connection to her death. All Rights Reserved. NEWS. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. RELATED: Timeline of events in disappearance, death of St. Johns County teen Tristyn Bailey. TIMELINE: Tristyns disappearance, investigation | RELATED: Search turns to grief after body found | Community comes together to support grieving family. Fuccis defense attorney said Friday 40 more depositions still needed to be taken, and the extra time would allow her to complete those. While the records of minors under the age of 18 are sealed, Larizza said Fucci did not have a prior criminal record leading up to his arrest. 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 ", Asked about a possible motive, Larizza responded, "We're still working and investigating this case.". Left lane blocked due to stalled vehicle on FL-202 Butler Blvd Eastbound at Hodges Blvd. I dont know what my answer really was. What we know about Tristyn Baileys disappearance, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. Judge R. Lee Smith said he would allow the trial to be moved from November to February. "As shared in the Celebration of Life on the battle of the two wolves, it helps us to feed the good wolf. 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. 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. While families all over were celebrating Mothers Day, a search was underway for a missing St. Johns County teen, Tristyn Bailey. The family last saw Tristyn around midnight, deputies said. Hardwick said when Tristyns cause of death was first announced. The Sheriffs Office is collecting everything out there that could be leads in this case. Fuccis defense files four motions, including one that asks the judge to bar cameras from livestreaming jury selection. By 10 a.m. that day May 9, 2021 they called the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office to report her missing. The State Attorneys Office releases new documents into the investigation of the murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. On May 9, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was last seen alive at the Durbin Amenity Center in St. Johns County. RELATED: St. Johns County Sheriffs Office says body found is believed to be reported missing 13-year-old girl, community is grieving. 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). The agency has 21 days from Fuccis arrest, which was on May 10, to make a decision, but said a decision should be made before then. Another petition shows more than 6,000 signatures, asking that Fuccis charges be upgraded to first-degree murder. An hour and 15 minutes later, the Sheriffs Office said, Bailey was last seen on surveillance video walking by the North Durbin Amenities Center in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood in northwest St. Johns County. 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. 8:30 p.m.:Candlelight vigilhonors Tristyn at the South Durbin Crossing Amenities Center. 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.. Since his arrest, Fuccihasbeen held at theRegional Juvenile Detention Center inVolusia County while the State Attorney's Office reviewed evidence in the case. 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. 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. 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. I ask that you put this out there and help us stand by this community and let them grieve together, the statement said read. In newly released documents, one ofFucci's friends saidhe talked about killing peoplefrequently, andthatweeks before Tristyn's killing, Fucci said heplanned to murder someone by dragging a random person into the woods and stabbing them., Video evidence releasedin Tristyn Bailey homicide case in St. Johns County. Click here to read details from Larizzas public briefing. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. A 14-year-old middle school student typically doesnt have much of a public profile. Aiden Fucci enters a St. Johns County courtroom on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. During the status hearing Thursday, Judge R. Lee Smith set a tentative sentencing date for Fucci for the week of March 21. 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. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. "If you can't give them that, then you should keep your mouth shut," he said. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Action News Jax will continue to follow the latest updates in the Tristyn Bailey case on air and online. Fellow Patriot Oaks Academy student Aiden Fucci was taken into custody overnight and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Fuccis defense team files a motion requesting the trial be pushed back. The St Johns County Sheriff's Office said that they "do not believe there is a threat at this time" asking the community to "stand down" from the search. 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. Smith: One of the things that, as I mentioned is the defendants, age, maturity, intellectual capacity, and mental and emotional health at the time of the offense. It was there that the body of Tristyn Bailey was discovered. At 1:45 a.m., a home surveillance camera on Saddlestone Drive captured the two teens who were identified later by investigators through their clothing walking east on the sidewalk. Fucci enters a plea of guilty in the 2021 killing of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. We have seen how Tristyns spirit, memory and kindness has grown around the world, from countless aqua bows tied up in her memory to painted rocks carried and hidden around the world to share her legacy, her loved ones wrote. 12:15 P.M. UPDATE: A source told Action News Jax that Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County girl who was found dead on Sunday, suffered multiple stab wounds. 11:30 a.m.:Sheriff's office confirms identity of body found as that of Tristyn Bailey and announces arrest of Aiden Fucci, a 14-year-old classmate, on charges of second-degree murder. We will be sending out further communication soon of how we can assist the Bailey family during this very difficult time., A post shared by iNFINITY ALLSTARS (@infinitycdg), Tristyn was extremely bubbly. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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. This story was first published on First Coast News. The 16-year-old Shortly before 5 p.m., the Florida Department of Law Enforcement activated a Missing Child Alert for Bailey. Deputies said this is the very early stages of a complex investigation. Tristyn Bailey was first reported missing by her family early Sunday. News4JAX was there when a knife later identified as the murder weapon was found by divers in a nearby pond. Behind bars:Aiden Fucci jail time filled with fights, threats, bullying and restraint measures. Several people attended the memorial at Celebration Church in Jacksonville wearing aqua and white, the teens favorite colors. Her family said she was last seen around midnight. Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. With Fuccis guilty plea making headlines, the once quaint Durbin Crossing neighborhood is back in the spotlight for reasons it would rather forget. Teenager charged in Tristyn Bailey's killing. Make Yahoo Your Homepage. And how long could he spend in prison? I cannot thank this community enough, he said. AT&T Deals. Monday evening, deputies were seen searching a pond near a cul-de-sac in the neighborhood near where Bailey was found. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. Told everybody lets do it again.. Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. Smith has been charged with tampering with evidence, which is a third-degree felony, and is out on bond awaiting trial. They seemed like a super close knit family. Rodriguez felt a special compassion for the girls mother. They searched those areas but didnt find the missing girl. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. So what happens now? On Saturday, PDQ restaurants in Julington Creek and Bartram Park are raising money for Tristyns family. The St.Johns County Sheriffs Office has arrested Aiden Fucci and charged him with 2nd-degree murder in connection with Tristyn's death, and a new video shows them walking together the night of the murder. 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. The search was called off around 8:30 p.m. after it got dark. My daughter told me to do it, So, I do it from my heart, neighbor Endrna Rodriguez said. If you need to report a missing child reach out to your local law enforcement agency as soon as possible. Aiden Fucci, 14, is in custody and is facing a second-degree murder charge, the sheriffs office announced during a news conference. What's next? Originally, he was set to be arraigned on June 10. Its a neighborhood where more houses than not have some type of surveillance or doorbell cameras, residents told News4JAX. 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. She appeared to have significant injury to her head and other trauma. 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. Restaurants making donations to Bailey family. The prosecutions list of witnesses for sentencing confirms that Baileys loved ones will be called to make victim impact statements. Its a similar story on the defense side. They also find blood and dirt on the drain in the bathroom sink next to Aiden's bedroom. But in an unexpected move in the high-profile case, Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Monday instead. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Baileys family attended Thursdays hearing, as they have all of Fuccis court appearances. 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. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? 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