Florida authorities confirmed that a missing girl had been found dead and arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with her death.
Tristyn Bailey, 13, was last seen alive on Sunday. Investigators chose not to release further details regarding her death other than that she had been killed.
Aiden Fucci, 14 was charged with second-degree murder in the case. He appeared before Judge Richard Orfinger Tuesday morning at the detention center where he is being held.
“I do find that there is probable cause to believe the offense occurred and at this time, I am going to order that Mr. Fucci be detained by the department of juvenile justice in secure detention for 21 days or until further order of the court,” the judge ruled.
Although he appeared tearful while hearing his detention terms, Fucci soon rolled his eyes when the judge ordered his parents to pay $5 for every day he spends in jail.
The suspect and victim attended the same middle school where Bailey was a cheerleader. Following his arrest, Fucci posted a selfie on Snapchat as he sat inside a police cruiser.
“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,” Sheriff Robert Hardwick said.
“This is what he’s doing, was he’s proud of what he did. So you know, this is going to help our case and make it stronger to his intentions.”
