Jackson, Kentucky – The search for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer has now stretched into its sixth day in Breathitt County, with investigators intensifying their efforts and expanding the search area after initially covering approximately 20 square miles. Authorities have released two new photographs of Joshua Gross, Jayden’s stepfather, as part of their public outreach during the investigation.
Jayden was last seen in the overnight hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the area surrounding his family’s home in Jackson. Since his disappearance, KSP, local law enforcement, and volunteers have conducted extensive ground and aerial searches.
In a development that has fueled public concern, local residents have reported that authorities discovered a buried firearm near the home from which Jayden vanished. Law enforcement officials have not confirmed this publicly, nor have they indicated whether the discovery is directly connected to the boy’s disappearance.
The case has also drawn renewed attention to Jayden’s family background. His mother, Felicia Spicer—who is also known by the name Felicia Gross—has a prior criminal history, including a charge related to child endangerment. Investigators have not stated whether her past record is relevant to the current search or investigation.
Despite six days of relentless searching, there has been no confirmed sighting of Jayden. KSP has stressed that finding the child remains their top priority and that they are using all available resources, including specialized K9 units, drones, and search teams trained for rugged terrain.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Jayden’s whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance to come forward immediately. Tips can be reported directly to the Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard or submitted through official anonymous reporting channels.
As the community anxiously awaits updates, hope remains that Jayden will be found safe. In the meantime, law enforcement continues to investigate every lead, both in the immediate area and beyond.
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