Aiden Fucci told witnesses ‘that he was going to kill someone,’ state attorney says
RJ Lariza says that she 'hopes parents will learn something from it'
Investigators revealed Thursday that Tristin Bailey, state attorney R.J. Lariza said he hoped the parents would learn something from that "vicious and brutal killing".
14-year-old Aiden Fussy, initially charged with second-degree murder in Bailey's death, is now being prosecuted as an adult for first-degree murder. Lariza revealed that the medical examiner determined that Bailey had been stabbed 114 times.
"The bottom line is that premeditation can be estimated, certainly only by the sheer number of stab wounds that Tristin Bailey suffered," Lariza said. "Every time that hand went down, he was premeditated."
Lariza said investigators also learned from witnesses that Fuki had "given statements to several people that he was going to kill someone."
"He did not reveal who he was, but he indicated to witnesses that he was about to take someone to the woods and stab them, which are certainly the facts of the case," Lariza said.
The state's attorney said he found it "disturbing and worrying" that those who heard the statements were not taken seriously.
"I'm not saying it could have been avoided, but I'm saying it was never reported before," Lariza said.
He added, "I hope parents learn something from this vicious and brutal killing, and that is that you need to know what your children are doing and what they are saying. Because as long as we Brutal and vicious killings cannot stop, we should at least try. ”
Forensic psychologist Dr. Justin D'Arienzo of Jacksonville says the observations being reported are red flags that should not be ignored.
"One of the most important signs is that someone is warning or telling or bragging about doing something like murder and murder or committing some crime," D'Aranzo said.
D'Arienzo says that if a teen has a new fascination with weapons, which injures people or animals - these are all signs that they may be violent.
"Or they become very furious, seem frustrated or controlling or are subject to committing crimes or hurting someone that needs attention from adults and friends," he said.
D'Aranjo pointed out that teen mentality differs from adults.
"Teens live a lot in the moment," he said. "That's why when these juveniles commit crimes, they are often telling people about it or they are posting about what they are going to do. This is usually more than what adults do Is very different. "
D'Arienzo says it is best to talk with her children about what happened to Bailey, pointing out that due to social media, they already know.
"They probably know more than you," D'Arienzo said.
D'Arienzo has four children, ages 12 to 17, who first brought to his attention the serious details surfaced Thursday about Bailey's death.
His children came to know when they talked to friends on social media.
"When this crime was committed, my 15-year-old daughter checked into my closet at night to make sure there weren't any bad people there, because she was following the story," said D'Aranzo said.
He said that when you fill in the gaps and answer their questions, you can allow your children to have a conversation. He said that there is no need to share graphic details, such as what type of weapon was used.
D'Arienzo, above all, explains throughout the conversation to repeat that your child is safe.
"They need to know that it is rare and they are safe," he said.