Hardwick said the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest. Action News Jax Law and Safety Expert Dale Carson, with experience as an officer and the FBI, said crews could possibly be searching for the murder weapon. They seemed like a super close knit family. Aiden Fucci, a 14-year-old from St. Johns County, hasbeen charged with first-degree murder, accused of stabbing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey114 times. They also find blood and dirt on the drain in the bathroom sink next to Aiden's bedroom. Tristyn was last seen in St. Johns,Florida, on Sunday morning after being reported missing by her family at 10am. Hardwick said when Tristyns cause of death was first announced. The Sheriffs Office is collecting everything out there that could be leads in this case. SJSO said there are multiple crime scenes involved. Judge R. Lee Smith said he would allow the trial to be moved from November to February. SJSO said Aiden attended Patriot Oaks Academy, a K-8 school on Longleaf Pine Parkway, with Tristyn and both grew up in the same neighborhood. A friend of Tristyns later told investigators he feels responsible because he invited her out to his house that night. In this case, Aiden Fucci is facing a second-degree murder charge, which is a felony, so that is why we have decided to show his photo. This was not the outcome the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office wanted, or this community (wanted), Hardwick said. He indicated to several witnesses that he was going to kill someone by taking them in the woods and stabbing them, which are certainly the facts of this case, State Attorney R.J. Larizza said of Fucci after revealing the shocking details of the attack. "It is one of those cases that will never go away," Hardwick said. Just before jury selection was set to start in the case of Aiden Fucci, the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Tristyn Bailey. SJSO said Tristyns family notified them of her disappearance at 10 a.m. on May 9. An hour and 15 minutes later, the Sheriffs Office said, Bailey was last seen on surveillance video walking by the North Durbin Amenities Center in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood in northwest St. Johns County. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office held a news conference to give an update on the search for the missing teen. Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested for the second degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! SJSO expected to hold a briefing in the next hour @ActionNewsJax. [RELATED: State Attorneys Office provides update in Aiden Fucci case]. The defense said it needed more time, as one of Fuccis attorneys said he is working on a separate case involving the death penalty. Tristyns family told investigators that she was last seen at home around midnight. At that point, a judge can grant him release, keep his sentence the same or add to his sentence. ", "This is a grieving community and were going to respect our grieving community.". NEW: Updated mug shot of Aiden Fucci following first court appearance on first degree murder charge. He said law enforcement will be investigating threats and social media posts for possible criminal charges. FINANCE. She could make a bad situation better, a bad practice -- she rallied. RELATED: Detective: Killing of Tristyn Bailey probably one of the most tragic and difficult cases that we have faced | Confused-looking Aiden Fucci: Demons are going to take my soul away. Premeditation was also indicated by statements Fucci reportedly made to witnesses in the weeks leading up to the murderthat he "intended to kill someone by taking them in the woods and stabbing them," Larizza said. A sentencing date is now set for the teenager who pleaded guilty to murdering his classmate, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County in 2021. The jeans were found while investigators searched Aidens home. WATCH: FDLE confirms blade pulled from retention pond matches piece found in Tristyns wound: At the same time that neighbors and deputies were searching for the missing girl on Mothers Day, investigators were already digging into what might have happened to the 13-year-old. Moments, later, video shows Aiden entering his home carrying white Nike shoes. The drain in the sink where investigators say Smith washed the jeans also tested positive for the presence of blood. ), (Provided by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office/WJXT). When the jeans and sink were tested later, both came back positive for blood, investigators said. When asked about two homes that are taped off in the community, SJSO said: Theres a lot of people in this community were talking to.. How do you explain to an elementary-aged child how such a thing could happen? Because Fucci was a juvenile when he committed the crime, his case will be up for review in 25 years. In the weeks since Bailey'sdeath, people across St. Johns County and beyond have mourned her death and sought to comfort her family and seek justice. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office is searching for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen around 1:15 a.m. at the Durbin Amenity Center in St. Johns County. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Fucci will mostly likely be housed apart from adults at least until he's 18 years old. So many of you abandoned your Mothers Day plans, Forrest said at the memorial, thanking the neighbors who helped search for his daughter that haunting day. ENTERTAINMENT. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! She was friendly to everyone. Fuccis lawyers file a motion requesting to remove him from solitary confinement in the Duval County Detention Center. Please Share This Post!A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Patriot Oaks Academy runs from kindergarten to eighth grade and serves about 1,500 students. The 16-year-old will be formally sentenced next month and could face a possible life sentence. At 3:27 a.m., the same surveillance camera showed Fucci heading back in the other direction at a quick pace, carrying the white Nike sneakers hed been wearing earlier. A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union. Judge R. Lee Smith accepts Fuccis plea to the count of first-degree murder. On Saturday, PDQ restaurants in Julington Creek and Bartram Park are raising money for Tristyns family. Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. In the days following Tristyns murder, local residents were forced to have uncomfortable conversations with their children, many of whom attended school not only with Tristyn but with her now-confessed killer. SJSO said Aiden attended Patriot Oaks Academy, a K-8 school on Longleaf Pine Parkway, with Tristyn and both grew up in the same neighborhood. According to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, the last time Baileys family saw her was about 12 a.m. Sunday. The next day, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. CRIME GUIDELINES NOTE: Each time a minor is arrested, Action News Jax discusses the seriousness of the charge they are facing. Monday, that was confirmed. But his story kept changing, deputies said. As a minor, Fucci will be separated from the adult population of that facility. Dani asked if its unusual for a suspect to have their phone out. Aiden Fucci appearsin court with a new public defender, Rosemarie Peoples,for a pretrial hearing; the judge sets a trial period of Nov. 7-18. Following is a timeline of events in the case: 11:45 p.m.: Bailey family returns home after an evening out for a celebration. An arrest has been made in connection to the death of Tristyn, Sheriff Robert Hardwick of the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, announced Monday. This could include evidence of Fucci's disciplinary history at school, grades, health history, family history, home life and any family criminal history. Our goal in any investigation is to ensure proper accountability across the board for successful prosecution., He added, Crystal Smith will be held responsible for her role in this case and justice will be served for Tristyn Bailey and her family.. Judge R. Lee Smith approves the states request for a six-person jury instead of the usual 12-person jury in Fuccis murder trial. Action News Jax legal expert Dale Carson said a plea of not guilty will be a way to uncover evidence against Fucci, opening the door to a jury trial. Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. A blade tip found in 13-year-old Tristyn Baileys body originated from a knife that was discovered in a St. Johns County retention pond, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report released Tuesday. A resident who lived in the area found the body around 6 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff's office said. 1:30 P.M. UPDATE: The arrest report for 14-year-old Aiden Fucci has been released by the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office. Thats backed up by surveillance video from the Durbin Crossing North Amenity Center, which captured them walking north together at 1:14 a.m. on May 9. : If you have any information about the current whereabouts or have seen Tristyn, please contact your nearest local law enforcement agency or call SJSO at 904-824-8304 or by calling 911. Fucci was wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, white Nike sneakers and jeans. The restaurants will donate 20 percent of their sales on Saturday to help cover funeral costs for the teen. Let us do our jobs. Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. When you get kids that get to this level of violence, the time, the accountability, is not there. That left little space for the joys of Mothers Day as worries plagued the peace of the typically serene neighborhood. Deputies said she was last seen May 9 around 1:15 a.m. at the Durbin Amenity Center, located in the 700 block of North Durbin Parkway, in northwest St. Johns County. Sheriff:Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child'. This is a cold-blooded murder of a 13-year-old young girl who did not deserve to die, Hardwick said when Tristyns cause of death was first announced. We saw moms and families out walking the woodline in clothes like church clothes yesterday. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement joins search. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. The body of Tristyn Bailey, 13, a seventh-grader at Patriot Oaks Academy in Saint Johns,was discovered Sunday, May 9, 2021, hours after her family was reported her missing. SPORTS. Deputies have collected possible evidence at several crime scenes, including retention ponds. Her body was found by a neighbor on May 9 in the woods near her Durbin Crossing home. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Anyone who saw Tristyn between midnight and early Sunday evening is asked to call the Sheriffs Office at 904-824-8304 or dial 911. If you have any information on the whereabouts of UPDATED STATEMENT RE MISSING CHILD: pic.twitter.com/qfji7m9y4p. Aiden Fucci to be charged as an adult in murder of Tristyn Bailey. Dozens of community members formed search parties to go through wooded areas and areas near the North Amenity Center where she was last seen about 1:15 a.m. A missing child alert was issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by afternoon. Fuccis defense team files a motion requesting the trial be pushed back. Tristyn Bailey, a 13-year-old cheerleader, was killed in St. Johns County over the weekend. State Attorney for the 7th CircuitR.J. Larizza talked about the killing at a press conference on Thursday at the St. Johns County courthouse, where he announced that Fucci's charge had been upgraded from second-degree murder and that he is being charged as an adult. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. Because while we might not be able to stop these brutal and vicious murders from happening, we ought to at least try.. RELATED: Timeline of events in disappearance, death of St. Johns County teen Tristyn Bailey. They had been visiting another friend's home and were last seen walking together after 1 a.m. on May 9, 2021. Her coaches at Zone said she was a hard worker and also a great friend. The State Attorneys Office releases new documents into the investigation of the murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. They were defensive in nature." According to her arrest warrant, Smith was seen on surveillance video inside her house washing Fuccis blue jeans, which later tested positive for blood. Some alsostarted a petition to have Fucci charged as an adult. Aidens mother Crystal Smith turned herself in following a warrant for her arrest for evidence tampering charges. We do ask for your continued respect for our privacy as well as of Tristyn's teammates and her school. The state files a motion asking for a six-person jury instead of the usual 12-person jury in Fuccis murder trial. Discretion is advised. When sentenced, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. Ive been asked by so many, what can we do to help and honestly, nothing will bring her back so our answers have just been open air. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. While a motive for killing the 13-year-old cheerleader has never been made clear, friends of Fucci told detectives he owned several knives, and that hed thought about killing someone. He was a witness to a missing persons case. Courtney Sparks, Baileys cheer coach at Patriot Oaks Academy, described her as a caring young lady who was a natural leader. In an updated statement, the sheriffs office revealed that Tristyn was stabbed to death. The bottom line is that premeditation could be inferred, certainly from just the sheer number of stab wounds that Tristyn Bailey had to suffer. Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. 1:46 A 14-year-old boy is in custody on a second-degree murder charge in the death of Tristyn Bailey, St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick said during a 4:49 p.m.:Florida Missing Child Alertissued for Tristyn. Aiden Fuccis attorney asked a judge to move him from solitary confinement in Duval Memorial: Tristyn Bailey remembered as someone who brought 'life to everyone around her'. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. With the press conference sharing details of this heinous crime, the caring and love shown from the people and businesses to raise up the memory of Tristyn and the resolve of our community serve as a beacon of light in the darkness," the family said. 8:30 p.m.:Candlelight vigilhonors Tristyn at the South Durbin Crossing Amenities Center. All rights reserved. When deciding his sentence, the judge must consider 10 potentially mitigating factors, including the nature of the crime, the effect of the crime on the victims family and the community, the defendants upbringing, prior criminal history and potential for rehabilitation. He was set to be tried as an adult with jury selection slated to begin Monday morning. News4JAX was there when a knife later identified as the murder weapon was found by divers in a nearby pond. TIMELINE: Tristyns disappearance, investigation | RELATED: Search turns to grief after body found | Community comes together to support grieving family. According to the arrest warrant, Smith washed the jeans Aiden was wearing when deputies say he killed 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Everything you love about wokv.com and more! Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Fucci has been held at the Duval County jail because the St. Johns County jail does not have a juvenile holding area. Fucci appeared in court on Friday morning and was denied bond. 12:15 P.M. UPDATE: A source told Action News Jax that Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County girl who was found dead on Sunday, suffered multiple stab wounds. Fucci has pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree murder. On Tuesday, investigators revealed Bailey had been stabbed to death. What's next? No one thought it would ever be her last. Victim impact statements are usually part of the sentencing phase. At the 11th hour, just before jury selection was set to start in the case of the State of Florida vs. Aiden Fucci, the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Patriot Oaks Academy classmate Tristyn Bailey. And just like that, a worrisome search for a missing teen became a shocking murder case that rocked a family and a community. He would not comment on a chilling picture out there showing Fucci in the back of a patrol car with the caption: Hey guys has anybody seen Tristyn lately?. At 1:45 a.m., a home surveillance camera on Saddlestone Drive captured the two teens who were identified later by investigators through their clothing walking east on the sidewalk. Community memebers helped officials search for the missing teenager for 16 hours. During a first court appearance hearing, Judge Henry Maltz rules that Aiden Fuccibe held without bailat an adult facility in St. Johns County. Fucci was identified early on as someone who might have been with Tristyn the evening of May 8, so he volunteered to go with deputies to show where he was last with her. Hardwick made the announcement about two hours later that they believed to have found her remains. All rights reserved. See the full service below or click here. Knife at crime scene linked to blade fragment in Tristyn Bailey killing, report shows, How a community knitted together by tragedy supported a family in grief, Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child', mother of 14-year-oldAiden Fucci,isarrested, in Tristyn Bailey homicide case in St. Johns County, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. A sprawling search was launched and at 6 p.m. her body was discovered in the immediate area near a retention pond, according to the arrest report. Shortly after Hardwick spoke Sunday night, the Sheriffs Office issued a statement. They also went house to house asking anyone with video surveillance if they had spotted anything. The search was called off after the body was found by a neighbor just after 6 p.m., but no details were given. Crystal Lane Smith pleads not guilty to a charge of tampering with evidence. One week ago, Bailey traveled to the ESPN sports complex in Orlando for a Summit cheer competition with her team. At 4:49 p.m., the Florida Department of Law Enforcement activated a Missing Child Alert for Tristyn, asking anyone with information about her to contact law enforcement. Teenage boy accused of killing Tristyn Bailey 13-year-olds body was found in wooded area just over 16 hours after she was last seen at communitys amenity center UNCUT: Press play below to watch Sheriff Hardwick announce Fuccis arrest: Investigators later said the jeans were wet because Fuccis mother, Crystal Lane Smith, had tampered with evidence. Less than an hour later, the Sheriffs Office posted a message to its Facebook page asking the community for help to find the missing teen. Aiden Fucci,who was 14 at the time of her death, has been arrestedon a first-degree murder charge in the death ofTristyn. Smith: One of the things that, as I mentioned is the defendants, age, maturity, intellectual capacity, and mental and emotional health at the time of the offense. ST. JOHNS, Fla. Tristyn Bailey is being remembered as a student, athlete, friend, daughter and sister. The motive has never really been clear, although Fucci's friends said he had an obsession with knives and wanting to kill someone. She was reported missing that morning by her family. Fucci enters a plea of guilty in the 2021 killing of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. I dont know what my answer really was. The Sheriffs Office said these individuals had nothing to do with this incident and thanked the public for the tips they have sent in so far. The body of Tristyn Bailey, 13, a seventh-grader at Patriot Oaks Academy in Saint Johns, was discovered Sunday, May 9, 2021, hours after the teenager was reported missing by her family. She was found, clothed, in a wooded area, investigators said. Larizza called the Bailey family courageous, and he said they have been made aware of comments on social media and threats against them. Im sorry for the Bailey family and my family, Fucci said. The drain in the sink, where Smith was seen washing the jeans, also tested positive for blood, according to the arrest warrant. A search warrant was executed at Fuccis house where police found clothing in Fuccis bedroom that yielded a presumptive positive test result for the presence of blood. When Fucci was taken into questioning, the arrest report details that Fucci changed his story several times, but ultimately made several admissions. What we know about Tristyn Baileys disappearance, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. Teenager charged in Tristyn Bailey's killing. Shes just always motivated to work harder, the friend said. A motion to withdraw as counsel was filed by Jacksonville attorney Anwar Snober, who had been retained to represent Aiden. 2023 Cox Media Group. The deadline to submit any additional discovery was Feb. 16. Whispers turned to roars online as rumors swirled around what had happened to Tristyn and who was responsible. Another petition shows more than 6,000 signatures, asking that Fuccis charges be upgraded to first-degree murder. STAY UPDATED:Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories. Tristyns family reported her missing at around 10am on Sunday morning, according to the St Johns County Sheriffs Office. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Sentencing for Aiden Fucci, the teen who pleaded guilty to murdering his classmate Tristyn Bailey, is scheduled to begin March 21. My daughter told me to do it, So, I do it from my heart, neighbor Endrna Rodriguez said. RELATED: Cheer community selling T-shirts in memory of Tristyn Bailey, proceeds go to Baileys family. Smith has been charged with tampering with evidence, which is a third-degree felony, and is out on bond awaiting trial. In this case, Aiden Fucci is facing a second-degree murder charge, which is a felony, so that is why we have decided to show his photo. The state has a psychologist on its witness list for the sentencing hearing. Aiden Fucci is charged with the murder of his 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey. Aiden appeared to fight back tears as the judge formally charged him with second-degree murder. Deputies said the investigation is still ongoing. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. The 16-year-old Fuccis DNA was found on Tristyns body. This happened just minutes before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. He said the Bailey family needs the community's support. Fucci's legal team may try to prove that he feels remorse for the crime. NEWS. Click here to read details from Larizzas public briefing. SJSO said there are multiple crime scenes involved. Every time that arm went back, and every time that arm went down, that was premeditation," Larizza said. 12 P.M. UPDATE: In a Facebook post, Brittney Bailey Russell, Tristyns sister, said that several people have asked her how they can help during this tragic time. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this child please contact the St Johns County Sheriff's Office at 904-824-8304 or 911. pic.twitter.com/8Zezo2Qese. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this child please contact the St Johns County Sheriff's Office at 904-824-8304 or 911. pic.twitter.com/8Zezo2Qese. Many in the area have put aqua ribbons on their mailboxes after hearing that was Tristyns favorite color. Many classmates at her school and several schools nearby wore white in her memory. THE BODY of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey has been found after a 16-hour search. Bailey was found stabbed to death on Mothers Day in 2021 near a wooded area of her neighborhood. After an exhausting search by the sheriffs office and the neighborhood, a body believed to be Tristyns was found. Shortly before 5 p.m., the Florida Department of Law Enforcement activated a Missing Child Alert for Bailey. Tristyn Bailey fought for her life, and for nearly two years, law enforcement and her family fought for justice. Smith was washing blood out of her sons jeans in the bathroom sink. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says it has made an arrest in relation to the death of a 13-year-old girl whose body was found Sunday evening. Lawyers for St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick responds to the motion to remove Fucci from solitary confinement. Larizzas office said in a statement in part, Our office will continue to investigate the case to determine both the appropriate charges going forward, and whether or not he will be charged as an adult.. Bailey, a student at Patriot Oaks Academy, was found dead on May 9 in a wooded area near her home in Durbin Crossing in northwest St. Johns County. The list also names six investigators with the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office and at least two minors whose names appear only as initials on the document. As a juvenile when the offense occurred, he is not eligible for the death penalty. Parents were also left to face hard questions themselves as they grieved not only the loss of a 13-year-old girl but the shattered peace of their once idyllic neighborhood. 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Make sure that you let her know that before the sentencing hearing, would you do that. Aiden Fucci enters a plea of not guilty in the murder of Tristyn Bailey. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. We have a suspect arrested and, unfortunately, a 13-year-old girl dead, Hardwick said. The trial could also include character statements from Fucci's family members, teachers or anyone who knew him before the crime. Tristyn Bailey case: Sheriff Hardwick opens up about investigation, 3:39 P.M. UPDATE: The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office said a number of social media accounts being reported by tipsters are using this case to try to gain fame and followers., The Sheriffs Office said at this time, the below accounts have already been investigated and no longer need to be forwarded to the Sheriffs Office. Aiden Fucci, 14, was arrested on second-degree murder charges in the death of Tristyn Bailey, who was reported missing early Sunday morning. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 'Dark details' about boyfriend of US swim champ who mysteriously died, Disturbing red flags of Lindsay Clancy's psychosis before she 'killed 3 kids', Mysterious powder swamps US skies as residents report dust-covered cars, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP. Originally, he was set to be arraigned on June 10. Im more worried about Tris and her family., UNCUT: Sheriff Hardwicks Monday morning news conference. This means he faces a maximum of life in prison and a minimum of 40 years. The medical examiner's office is still investigating the cause of death, the sheriff's office said. Asked if Fucci was suffering from any mental health issues or receiving counseling, Larizza said no. Tristyn Bailey was first reported missing by her family early Sunday. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Aiden Fucci was back in a St. Johns County courtroom Thursday morning to begin the next phase in his murder case. She was last seen wearing a white cheerleading skirt and a dark colored shirt. You can see team coverage of the latest developments in this story on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30. The sheriff's office said there is no further threat after the arrest in this particular case. With Fuccis guilty plea making headlines, the once quaint Durbin Crossing neighborhood is back in the spotlight for reasons it would rather forget. At that time, the defense must submit a pre-sentence investigation and a pre-disposition report. He will be housed in the state of Florida. According to the warrant, they tested positive for blood. ", Asked about a possible motive, Larizza responded, "We're still working and investigating this case.". 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