JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Aiden Fucci, the St. Johns County teenager accused in the stabbing death of schoolmate Tristyn Bailey earlier this year, appeared in court Thursday morning and now has a better idea of when he will face a jury.
Judge Howard M. Maltz told both lawyers he hopes to set a trial date for late 2022 for Fucci, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Bailey. The 13-year-old’s body was found on Mother’s Day less than a half-mile from Fucci’s home.
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Fucci’s lawyer filed a waiver of appearance for all future court dates but the judge compelled his appearance on Thursday and he showed up with a new buzz cut.
Fucci, 14, is in custody at the Duval County jail while he awaits trial. His next court hearing is set for Feb. 2.
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Based on the circumstances involved in the case, Fucci will be tried as an adult. He has pleaded not guilty.
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