"The word accident is nowhere involved in this case," St. Johns Sheriff Rob Hardwick said about the case involving the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey.
Aiden Fucci, 14, allegedly stabbed cheerleader Tristyn Bailey multiple times
Tristyn s body was found in the woods with a horrific number of stab wounds
Aiden is in custody while prosecutors decide whether to try him as an adult
His father Jason was previously jailed for child abuse and battery in 2003
Aged 18, he was found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl
St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick described the killing of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey as “not an accident” and called her death a “cold-blooded murder.”
Fucci was arrested on Sunday evening and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Aiden and Tristyn both attended Patriot Oaks Academy in St. Johns, Florida.
A photograph that was circulating on social media following Tristyn’s death appeared to have been posted on Aiden’s Snapchat account showing him in the back of a cop car, holding up a peace sign with the caption “hey guys has inybody [sic] seen Tristyn lately”.
St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick confirmed Monday morning that Tristyn’s body has been found.
Hardwick confirmed that Bailey’s body was was fully clothed.
Classmates, friends and family members gathered for a candlelight vigil Monday night in honour of a 13-year-old cheerleader whose body was found in the northeast Florida woods.
Sheriff s officials alleged a 14-year-old boy fatally stabbed Tristyn Bailey, and left her body in a wooded area in the community where they both lived.
The suspect made his first appearance in court earlier Tuesday, via a Zoom call which his parents were also on.
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Friends and family members gathered for a candlelight vigil in honour of a 13-year-old cheerleader found dead in woods in Florida.(GOFUNDME)
A judge ordered him held on a second-degree murder charge for 21 days. State attorney s officials told the judge they would likely have a decision by then on whether he will be tried as an adult.