Tristyn Bailey murder so horrific Aiden Fucci, 14, may be charged as an adult to ensure he gets toughest sentence
A 14-year-old who allegedly stabbed his classmate to death could be charged as an adult, according to reports.
Aiden Fucci, was charged on Monday with second-degree murder, after the body of missing teen Tristyn Bailey, 13, was discovered a day prior.
Speaking to the , law and safety expert, Dale Carson, said that it’s unlikely that the 14-year-old will be tried as juvenile and instead with be subject of a ‘direct file.’
Fucci allegedly posted a in the back of a squad car holding up a peace sign asking where Tristyn was, .
The Sun can confirm it is now being probed by police as part of their investigation.
"I know it looks egregious with him making those statements in that car, but that is now evidence that we gather and use against him.
"So that just makes our case a better case to present to the State Attorney’s office and to present to a jury down the road saying this was his mindset."
Asked if she hopes he comes clean, she replied: "Yes I do. I have cried my eyes out.
"I looked him [Fucci] up on Facebook, but there are too many. I'm happy they made an arrest and hope they try him as an adult.
"Tristyn was a sweetheart, she loved cheerleading, I'm an emotional wreck, my husband and I didn't sleep well last night."
Tanya White, who taught Tristyn cheerleading, described the tragedy as "completely horrendous" and "mind-blowing."
She said that she's glad Fucci has been arrested and the case is not being "dragged out" for the parents' sake.
Tanya branded Tristyn an "incredible leader, friend and role model" for fellow athletes and said she "lit up the room".
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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.
No information on where the body was found was revealed as cops explained they are in the early stage of a ";very, very complex" investigation.