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.