Crime
Felicia Spicer, Mother of Missing 10-Year-Old Jayden Spicer, Has Prior Child Endangerment Charge
Authorities in Jackson, Kentucky, are continuing an urgent search for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, who has been missing since the overnight hours of Tuesday, August 5th.
Jayden was last seen near Panbowl Branch Road in Breathitt County and is believed to have left his home during the night or early morning.
Jayden was last seen wearing a blue Sonic the Hedgehog pajama set. Described as a white male with a slim build, he stands approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall, has blonde hair, and blue eyes.
Despite intensive search efforts led by the Kentucky State Police (KSP), local law enforcement, and community volunteers, there have been no confirmed sightings of the missing child as of Thursday evening.
Jayden’s mother, Felicia Spicer—also known as Felicia Gross—has a previous charge related to child endangerment.
Although she initially provided a handwritten statement to authorities expressing heartbreak and pleading for help, she has since requested privacy and asked that her identity not be publicly shared.
However, records confirm her prior involvement in a child endangerment case, which is now drawing additional public scrutiny amid the ongoing search.
Channel2 NOW continues to lead the investigation and search operation.
Anyone with information—no matter how minor it may seem—is urged to contact authorities immediately at 606-435-6069.
The community remains on high alert and continues to share Jayden’s story in hopes of bringing him home safely.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.