The week-long search for missing 10-year-old Jayden Spicer ended in tragedy after his body was found in Jackson, Kentucky. His mother, Felicia Gross, has been arrested.
Tragic End to Search for Jayden Spicer
The search for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer has come to a heartbreaking end. Nearly a week after he went missing from his home in Jackson, Kentucky, authorities confirmed they found his body on August 12, 2025 in a remote area off Canoe Road.
State police, K-9 units, drones, and hundreds of community volunteers had spent days searching for the missing boy. Sadly, their efforts ended in tragedy.
Mother Arrested in Connection
Police have arrested Jayden’s mother, Felicia Gross, who now faces several charges linked to her son’s death. Court documents allege she misled investigators and tampered with witness accounts during the search.
The investigation is still active as detectives work to uncover the full truth behind Jayden’s disappearance and death.
Community in Mourning
The case has shaken the Jackson community, where people had raised reward funds, joined search parties, and shared information to help find Jayden.
After his body was discovered, locals gathered for vigils in his honor. Father Jim Sichko and other community leaders pledged to cover funeral expenses to support the grieving family.
Loved ones described Jayden as a kind and sweet child who had recently been living with relatives after the passing of his grandmother.
Honoring Jayden’s Memory
While grief runs deep, police and community members are urging people to focus on remembering Jayden’s life and supporting one another as the case moves through the courts.