On May 27, it was announced that Aiden is being charged as an adult on first-degree murder. 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. "At least 49 of those stab wounds were to the hands, arms and the head. 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. After an exhausting search by the sheriffs office and the neighborhood, a body believed to be Tristyns was found. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. Let us do our jobs. 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. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Nearly two years after investigators say he fatally stabbed 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey more than 100 times, now-16-year-old Aiden Fucci has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Tristyns death. As a minor, Fucci will be separated from the adult population of that facility. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. 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. The state files a motion asking for a six-person jury instead of the usual 12-person jury in Fuccis murder trial. 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. The Patriot Oaks Academy middle school football team honors Tristyn Baileys family at the schools homecoming game. Smith was washing blood out of her sons jeans in the bathroom sink. Deputies said the investigation is still ongoing. He was set to be tried as an adult with jury selection slated to begin Monday morning. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). SJSO said they would provide an update on the case on Monday, May 10. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. 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. Monday, that was confirmed. My daughter told me to do it, So, I do it from my heart, neighbor Endrna Rodriguez said. Hardwick said it is possible charges against Fucci could be upgraded in consultation with the State Attorneys Office. TIMELINE: Tristyns disappearance, investigation | RELATED: Search turns to grief after body found | Community comes together to support grieving family. Lawyers for Fucci file a motion to delay his trial. 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. Tristyn Bailey fought for her life, and for nearly two years, law enforcement and her family fought for justice. According to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, the last time Baileys family saw her was about 12 a.m. Sunday. Discretion is advised. 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. Veteran journalist and Emmy Award winning anchor. 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. Tristyn Bailey, a 13-year-old cheerleader, was killed in St. Johns County over the weekend. Whispers turned to roars online as rumors swirled around what had happened to Tristyn and who was responsible. She was on two cheer squads. She was found wearing black pants and a black shirt. The medical examiner's office is still investigating the cause of death, the sheriff's office said. 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. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. At about 6:30 p.m., a diver was seen coming out of the pond holding an item in his hand. 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. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. A celebration of life was held to honor the life of Tristyn. This means he faces a maximum of life in prison and a minimum of 40 years. Investigators say she returned the jeans to Aidens room a couple of hours later. According to her arrest warrant, Smith was seen on surveillance video inside her house washing Fuccis blue jeans, which later tested positive for blood. Her coaches at Zone said she was a hard worker and also a great friend. Fucci will be back in court for another status hearing on March 8. 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. His charge has been upgraded from second-degree murder to premeditated first-degree murder. Lawyers for St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick responds to the motion to remove Fucci from solitary confinement. SJSO said there are multiple crime scenes involved. Asked if Fucci was suffering from any mental health issues or receiving counseling, Larizza said no. [RELATED: State Attorneys Office provides update in Aiden Fucci case]. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office is expected to provide an update this afternoon. Tristyn Bailey was reported missing on May 9, 2021. Aiden appeared in Volusia County Regional Detention Center in front of Circuit Judge Michael Orfinger for a detention hearing. CRIME GUIDELINES NOTE: Each time a minor is arrested, Action News Jax discusses the seriousness of the charge they are facing. 12 P.M. UPDATE: In a Facebook post, Brittney Bailey Russell, Tristyns sister, said that several people have asked her how they can help during this tragic time. 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. This story was first published on First Coast News. 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. Because while we might not be able to stop these brutal and vicious murders from happening, we ought to at least try.. Let the medical examiners do their job. 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. At 3:27 a.m., Fucci was seen walking alone holding a pair of white shoes. 12:30 a.m.:Video shows Tristyn walking in the neighborhood. MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey MISSING PERSON: 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office). 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. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court for a pretrial hearing. 8 p.m.:Sheriff's office announcesbody found and preliminarily identified as Tristyn Bailey. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark colored shirt. Aiden The bottom line is that premeditation could be inferred, certainly from just the sheer number of stab wounds that Tristyn Bailey had to suffer. They also went house to house asking anyone with video surveillance if they had spotted anything. 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. The Sheriffs Office is collecting everything out there that could be leads in this case. Around midnight:Tristyn Bailey last seen by a siblingand was supposed to be sleeping in her bedroom. Her name WILL live on because our baby Bailey was taken far too soon from us. 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. The family has not asked for anything but will use the money raised to make memorials for Tristyn. Aiden Fuccis attorney asked a judge to move him from solitary confinement in Duval Hardwick confirmed that Tristyns body was found by a resident Sunday in a wooded area. The Bailey family released a statement after Thursday's press conference recognizing the work of the Sheriff's Office and State Attorney's Office and thanking people in the community for their support. Case history:Before Aiden Fucci, these juveniles were charged as adults in high-profile Jacksonville-area cases. 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. 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. The report details that video footage shows Fucci and Tristyn Bailey walking together around 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning east on Saddlestone Drive. On Thursday, State Attorney R.J. Larizza revealed that Tristyn had been stabbed 114 times. She was found, clothed, in a wooded area, investigators said. Restaurants making donations to Bailey family. When asked about the search, a representative with the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office said theres no new information to be released at this time. Fucci lives 0.3 miles away from where Bailey was discovered. 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. Smith: I want to make sure that you understand that you need to be talking to your attorney about that, do you understand sir? Aiden Fucci to be charged as an adult in murder of Tristyn Bailey. RELATED: Cheer community selling T-shirts in memory of Tristyn Bailey, proceeds go to Baileys family. According to social media posts, students will be wearing white to honor Bailey. Tristyn Bailey's body was found next to this retention pond east of Saddlestone Drive. FINANCE. The manner of death is homicide. An avid cheerleader, Bailey was remembered for her bright personality. Her family said she was last seen around midnight. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. For St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick, May 9 will be forever etched in his mind. She is just the most cheerful, most spirited, friendliest person, is down to basically do whatever really to like help unite the team. All Rights Reserved. 10 a.m.:Tristyn's mother calls 911 to report the teen missing and neighbors begin to search the area. Clothing If you wish to contribute to the cause, click here to access the GoFundMe. (Fucci said at his Feb. 6 plea that he is on several medications but has not been diagnosed with a mental disorder.). UPDATED STATEMENT RE MISSING CHILD: pic.twitter.com/qfji7m9y4p. Aiden Fucci and Tristyn Bailey both attended Patriot Oaks Academy in St Johns County. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. A knife that had Tristyns blood on it and that investigators said belonged to Fucci. He said the Bailey family needs the community's support. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. 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. The St. Johns County Sherriff's office believes they found Bailey's body. And lets let the attorneys office prosecute this case, Hardwick said, not wanting to address Fuccis background. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office / via Twitter. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. A 14-year-old middle school student typically doesnt have much of a public profile. Judge Lee Smith grants a continuance filed by Aiden's attorney, Joshua Mosely, until Feb. 2. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. You may be offline. This could include evidence of Fucci's disciplinary history at school, grades, health history, family history, home life and any family criminal history. Another petition shows more than 6,000 signatures, asking that Fuccis charges be upgraded to first-degree murder. Web3 solved murders featuring Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte, and Tristyn Bailey. If you have any information on the whereabouts of The family, who calls themselves "The Bailey 7," released astatementto the public following Fucci's change of plea. Fuccis lawyers file a motion requesting to remove him from solitary confinement in the Duval County Detention Center. (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. Fucci faces a possible life sentence, with a minimum sentence of 40 years. Anyone who saw Tristyn between midnight and early Sunday evening is asked to call the Sheriffs Office at 904-824-8304 or dial 911. No one thought it would ever be her last. ", Asked about a possible motive, Larizza responded, "We're still working and investigating this case.". NEWS. Rodriguez felt a special compassion for the girls mother. At the time of her death, Tristyn was a seventh-grade cheerleading team captain at Patriot Oaks Academy. His next court date to schedule his sentencing hearing is Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. The 16-year-old will be formally sentenced next month and could face a possible life sentence. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. It was a quiet Sunday morning in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood of St. Johns County. ), (Provided by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office/WJXT). ST. JOHNS, Fla. Tristyn Bailey is being remembered as a student, athlete, friend, daughter and sister. The date for Fucci's sentencing has not been set at this time. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office held a news conference to give an update on the search for the missing teen. Parents were also left to face hard questions themselves as they grieved not only the loss of a 13-year-old girl but the shattered peace of their once idyllic neighborhood. 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. 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 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. [RELATED: Aiden Fucci pleads not guilty to the murder of Tristyn Bailey]. Police urge the community to respect the victims family in their time of grieving. "Particularly for those in St. Johns that have helped from the Mother's Day search, the vigils, remembrances and memorials. Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. While he was booked in St. Johns County, he is being held at a Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Volusia County. However, there are no other suspects connected to her death at this time. 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. Monday morning, counselors were available at Patriot Oaks Academy, where Tristyn attended and was on the cheer squad. Im more worried about Tris and her family., UNCUT: Sheriff Hardwicks Monday morning news conference. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Tristyn was last seen early Sunday morning in Durbin Crossing neighborhood. Yesterday was a Mothers Day, Rodriguez said. A day after she was found dead, students at Patriot Oaks Academy and neighboring Durbin Creek Elementary were encouraged to wear white in her memory. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Everyones heart was in the right place, wanting to figure it out, she said. According to St. Johns County court documents, Fucci will face a first-degree murder chargeand will also be charged as an adult. Fucci was wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, white Nike sneakers and jeans. 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?. 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. When you get kids that get to this level of violence, the time, the accountability, is not there. The warrant says Smith was present on May 9 while Aiden was being interviewed by investigators about Tristyns death. 8:37 A.M. UPDATE: Aiden Fucci, the 14-year-old boy accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, appeared in Volusia County Regional Detention Center in front of Circuit Judge Michael Orfinger, for a detention hearing. 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. Photo taken in Durbin Crossing community on Jan. 18, 2022. recalled last year during a public memorial, found Tristyns body by a retention pond, showed Fucci heading back in the other direction. People have tied teal ribbons to mail boxes and light posts andorganized fundraisers in Bailey's memory. During a court hearing, Fuccis public defender requests that the trial to be moved to February 2023, as she needs more time to gather witness testimonies. One of the reasons you throw it in the water is to remove the possibility of fingerprints and blood evidence, he said. Aiden Fucci is charged with the murder of his 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey. But investigators squashed that theory quickly and said they had just one suspect Aiden Fucci a teenaged schoolmate of Tristyns arrested in the early morning hours of May 10, 2021, the day after she was killed. 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 status hearing Thursday, Judge R. Lee Smith set a tentative sentencing date for Fucci for the week of March 21. 8:49 p.m.: Aiden and his parents are placed in a St. Johns County Sheriff's Office interview room. The State Attorneys Office releases a list of witnesses and evidence collected in the investigation into 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, who is accused of killing St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in May. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. "As shared in the Celebration of Life on the battle of the two wolves, it helps us to feed the good wolf. Smith has been charged with tampering with evidence, which is a third-degree felony, and is out on bond awaiting trial. 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. 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. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Tristyn Bailey, 13-year-old whose body was found in St. Johns County Sunday. Fellow Patriot Oaks Academy student Aiden Fucci was taken into custody overnight and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Originally, he was set to be arraigned on June 10. Patriot Oaks Academy runs from kindergarten to eighth grade and serves about 1,500 students. 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. Its a neighborhood where more houses than not have some type of surveillance or doorbell cameras, residents told News4JAX. 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. During the briefing, deputies gave a recap of the case. 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. 3:30 a.m.:Video from the same home shows a person believed to be Aiden heading in opposite direction alone, carrying white Nike shoes. 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. We do ask for your continued respect for our privacy as well as of Tristyn's teammates and her school. Tristyn Bailey: What we know about death of St. Johns County I dont know what my answer really was. 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. MAIL. 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. Aiden Fucci enters a plea of not guilty in the murder of Tristyn Bailey. 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. Larizza said Fucci is in the process ofbeing transferred to an adult facility, but he could not specify which one at this point. Fuccis trial is set to begin Nov. 7, 2022. It was there that the body of Tristyn Bailey was discovered. 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 deadline to submit any additional discovery was Feb. 16. Some alsostarted a petition to have Fucci charged as an adult. Tristyn Bailey, 13-year-old whose body was found in St. Johns County Sunday. Cox Media Group. Family, friends and neighbors gathered to remember Tristyn Bailey one year after she was killed. 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? A resident who lived in the area found the body around 6 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff's office said. 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. Action News Jax facebook feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax twitter feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax youtube feed(Opens a new window), Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories, Florida Senator proposes bill to cancel Democratic Party in state, Bartram Trail High School girls lacrosse player denied NIL opportunity, JFRD is responding to a vehicle fire on the Buckman Bridge, FHP: Man dies after FDOT Road Ranger rear-ends truck, pushes him over edge of Buckman Bridge, Its a monumental win: Newly approved legislation increases required age to work in strip clubs. Larizza took the case to a grand jury, and Fucci was indicted May 27, 2021, on a first-degree murder charge. With Fuccis guilty plea making headlines, the once quaint Durbin Crossing neighborhood is back in the spotlight for reasons it would rather forget. They searched those areas but didnt find the missing girl. 1:30 P.M. UPDATE: The arrest report for 14-year-old Aiden Fucci has been released by the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. The list, which is called discovery, includes names of 154 potential witnesses. 1:14 a.m.:Two people, believed to be Tristyn Baileyand Aiden Fucci, were seen walking together. Fucci told police he took his shoes off because his feet hurt. The presumed weapon, a buck knife typically used for hunting, was recovered in a pond near the crime scene. 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.. She could make a bad situation better, a bad practice -- she rallied. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. 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. SPORTS. Because Fucci was a juvenile when he committed the crime, his case will be up for review in 25 years. That left little space for the joys of Mothers Day as worries plagued the peace of the typically serene neighborhood. 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. Tristyns family reported her missing at around 10am on Sunday morning, according to the St Johns County Sheriffs Office. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. 5 p.m.:The Bailey familyholds apublic memorial servicefor Tristyn at Celebration Church in Jacksonville. Shes just always motivated to work harder, the friend said. 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. 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 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. 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. Fuccis lawyer affirmed Thursday for the judge that she does not anticipate calling any mental health experts. While he knows there is anger in the community, he urged people not to believe everything they see or hear until investigators review it. SJSO said it continues to investigate the case fully and will begin transitioning the case to the State Attorneys Office. Following is a timeline of events in the case: 11:45 p.m.: Bailey family returns home after an evening out for a celebration. Every time that arm went back, and every time that arm went down, that was premeditation," Larizza said. 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.. 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. 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. Shortly before 5 p.m., the Florida Department of Law Enforcement activated a Missing Child Alert for Bailey. Larizza declined to answer any questions at the news conference about any evidence of sexual assault in the case whether Fucci or Bailey had any kind of romantic relationship; if the victim may have been restrained in any way; or if there was any evidence of Fucci actively attempting to target any other female for assault. 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. 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. 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