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New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Mom who begged for help finding missing 10-year-old son charged after his body is found in shallow grave
A mother who publicly begged for help when her 10-year-old son went missing has been charged after his body was found buried in a shallow grave, according to police. Jayden Spicer's remains were recovered in a 'heavily wooded area' of rural Breathitt County, Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon — six days after he was reported missing, according to Kentucky State Police. The boy's mom, 33-year-old Felicia Gross, of Jackson, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and falsely reporting an incident, trooper Matt Gayheart told reporters. 4 Felicia Gross, the mom of a boy who was found dead, was arrested in connection with his death. Kentucky River Regional Jail 4 Jayden Spicer was found dead in a shallow grave after going missing. Kentucky State Police Gross had earlier provided a handwritten statement to the media begging for help — which investigators believe was penned when she already knew what had happened to the boy, Fox 56 reported. 'We love Jayden and we want him safe at home please if anybody see [sic] my son Jayden Spicer please report it to the Jackson police department,' the mom had scrawled last Thursday, five days before the bodyy was found. 'Thank you we love him very much please do the right thing call the police please pray for us and my son Jayden thank you. 4 Authorities searched for the missing child before he was found dead in a shallow grave. WKYT Police were initially told that Jayden went to bed the night of Tuesday, Aug. 5 — but couldn't be found on the next morning, according to WKYT. The disappearance sparked days of searching in the area around the boy's home until investigators received a new tip Monday night that led them to Jayden's body, police said. 4 Jayden Spicer, 10, was found dead in a shallow grave. Courtesy family The boy's remains were sent to the state Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort for an autopsy, officials said. Gayheart said no additional information is being released at this time as police continue to investigate. Gross, who previously served one year in jail for endangering the welfare of a minor, is being held at the Kentucky River Regional Jail, according to Lex 18.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Who is Felicia Gross? Deceased Kentucky boy Jayden Spicer's mom facing multiple charges, including manslaughter
The mother of a 10-year-old Kentucky boy is facing multiple charges after his body was discovered a week after he was reported missing. Jayden Spicer's remains were found on Tuesday, August 12, his family said. Who is Felicia Gross? Deceased Kentucky boy Jayden Spicer's mom faces multiple charges, including manslaughter (Kentucky River Regional Jail, The AWARE Foundation, Inc./Facebook) Kentucky State Police confirmed that Spice's buried remains were discovered in a heavily wooded area along Canoe Road in Jackson around 3 pm. His mother, 33-year-old Felicia Gross, has now been charged. Who is Felicia Gross? Not much has been revealed about Gross, except that she has been charged with manslaughter, abuse of corpse, tampering with evidence and falsely reporting. She was lodged in the Kentucky River Regional Jail, and is awaiting arraignment. Authorities from several law enforcement agencies helped in the search for the missing boy, using drones, K9, sonar and 'boots on the ground,' per WHAS 11 News. 'I would like to take a moment to thank the many different organizations that assisted in the search efforts for Jaden. All of the volunteers that spent numerous hours and days trying to locate him. Thank you to every person that sent tips or even shared a social media post. Thank you for the many prayers that were prayed, and we ask that you continue to pray for a community that grieves during this tragic loss," KSP Trooper Matt Gayheart said. Read More | Netizens fume as Georgia mom sobs after being found guilty of 20-month-old son's murder: 'Crying because she got caught' Miranda King, with the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, said the Breathitt County community is heartbroken over the child's tragic death. 'Jayden is now in good hands, and we are going to take care of him,' she said. Spicer's body will be sent to the Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort for an autopsy. Two of Spicer's aunts said last week that they are questioning some of the information being shared about what happened. 'There's some stuff that just doesn't add up in this case,' Chyy Salyers, one of Jayden's aunts, said, according to Read More | Travis Decker manhunt: Shocking court audio reveals new details about slain daughters' custody 'He's a good boy. He is very sweet, loving. He is very hyperactive. He likes to be on the go ... but he does not like insects at all, or the dark,' Samantha Bunty, another aunt of the boy, previously said.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Economic Times
Has Jayden Spicer been found? What we know about the missing 10 year old Kentucky boy's disappearance
Tragic news arrives from Breathitt County. The body of ten-year-old Jayden Spicer is recovered after a week of searching. Authorities are yet to confirm this news. But family members have confirmed the sad demise. The search operation involved drones and K-9 units. Internet theories point towards the mother's involvement. Kentucky State Police are investigating the case. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads No official confirmation from the authorities Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who is behind Jayden Spicer's disappearance? The family of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer says his body has been found after a week-long search in Breathitt County . Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the discovery. Jayden's aunt, Samantha Brunty , told ABC 36 that the boy's body was recovered on Tuesday, August 12, following extensive search was last seen around August 5 at his home on Panbowl Branch Road in Jackson. Kentucky State Police began investigating the next morning after receiving a the past week, search teams have used drones, K-9 units, sonar, and ground crews to find him. Authorities have also announced plans to expand the Tuesday, August 12, Father Sichko posted on X, formerly Twitter: "ETERNAL REST FOR LITTLE JAYDEN SPICER - I AM OFFERING TO COVER FUNERAL EXPENSES IF NEEDED. MAY HE REST IN PEACE" (via X).As of now, Kentucky State Police have not confirmed Jayden's death or released details about where or how he was found. No arrests have been announced. The investigation remains was described as a white male, 5'1' tall, with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue 'Sonic the Hedgehog' pajama pants and a matching there are no confirmations from authorities, the internet is buzzing with theories. Some of them are hinting at his disappearance, linking to his mother. An X user posted 'It appears that his mom, Felicia, has confessed & has taken the authorities to where his body was put.A X account named DarksideCrimes posted, 'Sadly Jayden Spicer has been found. A family member has confirmed. His mother Felicia has confessed to him being deceased and location.' RIP sweet boy!'On August 8, posting a photo of his mother, an X user, Matt Thibodeau said 'Looks like #JaydenSpicer's mom has a past. She's been arrested multiple times & charged with Child Endangerment & Wanton Endangerment. This doesn't mean she had a hand in her son's disappearance, but it's definitely worth noting…'.
