Crime
Authorities found gun buried near home where 10-year-old Jayden Spicer disappeared
Jackson, Kentucky – The search for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, missing since the overnight hours of Tuesday, August 5, has entered a critical phase as local residents claim authorities have discovered a buried firearm near the home from which the child disappeared.
Officials have not yet confirmed this report.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 hours.
At the time, he was wearing a blue Sonic the Hedgehog pajama set. He is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall, with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes.
Despite extensive search efforts led by the Kentucky State Police (KSP), local law enforcement agencies, and community volunteers, no verified sightings of Jayden have been reported as of Thursday evening.
The search has included ground teams, aerial units, and the use of tracking dogs.
Jayden’s mother, identified as Felicia Spicer—also known by the name Felicia Gross—has a prior criminal charge related to child endangerment.
While she initially released a handwritten statement expressing her heartbreak and pleading for the safe return of her son, she has since requested privacy and asked that her identity not be publicly shared.
Court records, however, confirm her involvement in the earlier case, a detail now drawing heightened public attention as the investigation continues.Local outlet Channel2 NOW remains actively engaged in covering the search and investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, regardless of how minor it may seem, to contact the Kentucky State Police at 606-435-6069 immediately.
The Jackson community remains on high alert, with residents continuing to share Jayden’s story in the hope that he will be found and returned home safely.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.