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
Anna Kepner Stepbrother Timothy Hudson Charged With Murder Months After Her Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Brevard County, Fla. — New court filings reveal that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been charged with homicide in connection with her death, months after she was found deceased aboard a cruise ship during a family vacation.
Anna, a resident of Titusville, was discovered dead in her stateroom on November 7, 2025, while traveling with family aboard the Carnival Horizon.
According to court documents, her body was found under a bed in the cabin.
Filings state that she died from asphyxiation resulting from what was described as a “bar hold.”
Because Anna’s death occurred while the ship was in open water returning to Miami following a weeklong Caribbean cruise, the case is being prosecuted in federal court.
On February 20, Thomas Hudson filed an emergency petition in Brevard County seeking sole custody of his 9-year-old daughter, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Shauntel Hudson.
The child currently resides primarily with Shauntel and her husband, Chris Kepner—Anna’s father.
The petition asserts that there has been a “significant and unanticipated change in circumstances” warranting an immediate modification of parental responsibility and time-sharing arrangements. The filing references information circulating on social media from the Kepner family indicating that Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother was charged with homicide on February 3 by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
The document further alleges that newly obtained information may call into question the judgment and parenting decisions within the household.
A law enforcement source confirmed that the 16-year-old appeared in federal court in Miami on February 6.
According to the source, U.S. Marshals escorted the teen to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he and a public defender appeared before a magistrate judge in a closed hearing.
Following the proceeding, Shauntel Hudson and Chris Kepner released a statement expressing frustration over the court’s decision to grant the teen release.
“At this time, it is deeply painful and disturbing to our family that the person responsible is able to walk freely. This reality adds to our grief and outrage,” the statement read in part. “It is devastating to know that while we live every day with the loss of our child, the individual responsible has not yet been fully held accountable.”
The homicide charge marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to the location of the alleged crime and the family relationships involved.
Federal authorities continue to handle the prosecution, and additional court proceedings are expected as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains active.