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Aiden Fucci

Aiden Fucci is an American convicted murderer from Florida, known for killing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey in St.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aiden Fucci is an American convicted murderer from Florida, known for killing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County in 2021. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2023 and was sentenced to life in prison, with the sentence subject to review after 25 years.

Background

Aiden Fucci was a Florida teenager born in 2006. He attended school with Tristyn Bailey, the victim in the case that brought him national attention.

Murder of Tristyn Bailey

Bailey was reported missing on May 9, 2021, and her body was later found in a wooded area in St. Johns County. Investigators said she had been stabbed 114 times, and Fucci was arrested and charged in connection with her death.

Trial and sentencing

Fucci was charged as an adult and later pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2023. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with review eligibility after 25 years.

Appeal

After sentencing, Fucci challenged his conviction and sentence, but appellate reporting in 2025 said the life sentence stood.

Key facts

  • Fucci was 14 years old when Tristyn Bailey was killed in May 2021.
  • He was charged as an adult in St. Johns County, Florida.
  • He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in February 2023.
  • Reports stated that Bailey suffered 114 stab wounds.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aiden Fucci?
Aiden Fucci is a Florida man convicted of murdering his classmate Tristyn Bailey in 2021.
What was Aiden Fucci convicted of?
He was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey.
How old was Aiden Fucci when the crime occurred?
He was 14 years old when Bailey was killed in May 2021.
What sentence did Aiden Fucci receive?
He received life in prison, with the sentence subject to review after 25 years.
Did Aiden Fucci plead guilty?
Yes. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in February 2023.

References

  1. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/24/us/aiden-fucci-sentencing-tristyn-bailey-stabbing
    Supports: Reports Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
  2. The Florida Times-Union — https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/23/aiden-fucci-florida-murder-killing-tristyn-bailey/70040639007/
    Supports: Provides case timeline, age, charge details, and sentencing information.
  3. NBC News — https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teen-sentenced-life-prison-fatally-stabbing-florida-cheerleader-114-rcna76550
    Supports: Confirms the life sentence, guilty plea, and review eligibility after 25 years.
  4. Justia — https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/fifth-district-court-of-appeal/2025/5d23-1420.html
    Supports: Shows the appellate case caption identifying Fucci as a juvenile charged with and pleading guilty to first-degree murder.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tristyn_Bailey
    Supports: Provides birth date and broader case chronology; used only for biographical detail not fully covered in other sources.