Florida teen who murdered 13-year-old classmate sentenced to life in prison
A Florida teen who admitted to murdering a 13-year-old classmate has been sentenced to life in prison.
10:01 a.m. update:
A Florida judge has sentenced Aiden Fucci to life in prison after he confessed to killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey earlier this month.
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Bailey’s family has shared their pain during the emotional sentencing process.
Bailey’s sister on Wednesday dropped 114 aqua stones into a glass, representing the number of times Bailey was stabbed.
Original report:
A Florida judge is expected to announce the sentence for a teenage murderer on Friday.
Last month, Aiden Fucci pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of his classmate, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey.
The state is asking the judge for a life sentence.
Read: St. Johns County teen pleds guilty to murder of 13-year-old girl
Fucci’s attorney wants the minimum of 40 years in prison.
Channel 9 will monitor the judge’s decision and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
Read: Prosecutors: 14-year-old Florida boy stabbed 13-year-old girl 114 times
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