UPDATE: Aug. 13 at 3 p.m.
The Breathitt County Funeral Home released an obituary for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer after his body was found buried in a wooded area off of Canoe Road on Tuesday.
Spicer's obituary described him as a "bright and energetic student at Highland Turner Elementary School." He was preparing to enter the fourth grade. It further read that Spicer had a joyful spirit that "touched everyone around him."
Jayden enjoyed playing Fortnite and Roblox and he was a big fan of Spider-man, the obituary read. He also loved jumping on the trampoline and playing soccer, basketball, and baseball.
The funeral home noted that flower arrangements in memory of Jayden can be purchased here. In addition, a memorial tree in memory of Jayden can be purchased here.
UPDATE: Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.
Officials confirmed to LEX 18 that the body of the missing 10-year-old Breathitt County boy, Jayden Spicer, was found on Tuesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Aug. 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Kentucky State Police reported that the search continues for the missing 10-year-old Breathitt County boy, Jayden Spicer, noting that authorities are expanding their investigation and exhausting all resources to find him.
Officials detailed that KSP, along with several other agencies, are using drones, aircraft, K-9, sonar, and "boots on the ground," in an effort to find Jayden. KSP said, "KSP will now broaden the investigation to explore other areas."
Officials asked the public to stay alert and to report any information on the whereabouts of Jayden to KSP Post 13 in Hazard at 606-435-6069.
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Concern grows as search continues for 10-year-old boy in Breathitt County
UPDATE: Aug. 7 at 3 p.m.
Following the report that 10-year-old Jayden Spicer went missing on Wednesday morning in Jackson, his mother released a handwritten statement.
We love Jayden and we want him safe at home. Please, if anybody sees my son Jayden Spicer please report it to the Jackson Police Department. Thank you. We love him very much. Please do the right thing, call the police. Please pray for us and my son Jayden. Thank you.
UPDATE: Aug. 7 at 9:55 a.m.
Breathitt County Emergency Management says that crews are still looking for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, who was reported missing on Wednesday morning in Jackson.
According to officials, teams from the Quicksand and Jackson Fire Departments helped search in the area of Panbowl Branch.
Officials say that crews searched on foot, by all-terrain vehicle, canine, drone, sonar, and helicopter more than 20 square miles in the area all day Wednesday until 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, but the search restarted at daybreak.
Officials are asking the public to avoid the area of Panbowl Branch while the search is underway, and no one is to enter the area without authorization.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Spicer is asked to call Kentucky State Police Post 13 at 606-435-6069.
Original Story:
Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday they are searching for a 10-year-old boy named Jayden Spicer, who went missing from his home in Jackson.
Spicer is believed to have left his home during the overnight hours or early Wednesday morning, according to a release from KSP. Search and rescue teams responded after police received a call around 9:23 a.m. reporting the child missing from the Panbowl Branch Road area. He was last seen on Tuesday around 9:00 p.m. at his home.
Spicer is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall, with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue "Sonic the Hedgehog" pajama pants with a matching shirt, according to the release.
Anyone with information regarding Jayden's whereabouts is asked to contact KSP Post 13 in Hazard at 606-435-6069.
