Mom who begged for help finding missing 10-year-old son charged after his body is found in shallow grave

A tragic incident unfolded in Breathitt County, Kentucky, when 10-year-old Jayden Spicer was reported missing by his mother, Felicia Gross. Despite Gross’s public plea for help in locating her son, authorities made a grim discovery six days later – Jayden’s body was found buried in a shallow grave in a heavily wooded area.

Following the discovery, Felicia Gross was arrested and charged with manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and falsely reporting an incident. The heartbreaking turn of events shocked the community, as Gross had previously provided a handwritten statement to the media, appealing for help in finding Jayden. Investigators later revealed that Gross had penned the note knowing the fate of her son.

The search for Jayden began after Gross claimed he had gone missing from his bed on the night of August 5. Days of extensive searching ensued, with authorities combing the area around the boy’s home. However, a crucial tip received on Monday night led investigators to the location of Jayden’s remains.

The young boy’s body was sent to the state Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. As the investigation continues, Kentucky State Police have refrained from disclosing further details about the case.

Felicia Gross, who had a prior conviction for endangering the welfare of a minor, is currently held at the Kentucky River Regional Jail. The tragic loss of Jayden Spicer has left the community in mourning, as they come to terms with the devastating outcome of the search for the missing boy.