Tristyn Bailey’s family issues statement after new case developments

Carianne Luter, Digital Media & Engagement Manager

Published: May 27, 2021 at 4:51 PMUpdated: May 27, 2021 at 7:16 PM

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – On Thursday afternoon State Attorney R.J. Larizza gave an update on the Tristyn Bailey case at the St. John’s County Courthouse.

Larizza shared horrific details about the case.

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Also on Thursday, Bailey’s family issued a statement to News4Jax:

We appreciate that today’s outcome is directly the result of the thorough and comprehensive work from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office along with the 7th District State Attorney’s office as part of the initial steps to bring justice for Tristyn’s murder. We would specifically like to recognize the Criminal Investigations Unit of the SJSO. We greatly appreciate the tremendous community outpouring from all parts of the world. Particularly for those in St. Johns that have helped from the Mother’s Day search, the vigils, remembrances and memorials. 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. As shared in the Celebration of Life on the battle of the two wolves, it helps us to feed the good wolf. We also would like to thank the Jacksonville media for respecting our privacy while we mourn the loss of Tristyn. A special thanks to News4Jax for livestreaming the Celebration of Life to enable people globally to observe the service. We do ask for your continued respect for our privacy as well as of Tristyn’s teammates and her school. As we move forward, we will seek to keep Tristyn’s memory alive and the spirit of the community. Our thanks, The Bailey 7
Bailey Family

Please keep the Bailey family in your thoughts and prayers.

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