Jayden Spicer, 10, August 6, 2025 *mother arrested*

[LoveyG]

I'm curious what sleep medication she gave him. Was it something prescribed to her or her husband? Was it melatonin or was she using Benadryl as a sleep aid? Was it something she obtained some other way and wasn't prescribed to her? I don't believe any doctors would prescribe sleep medication to a 10 year old so what did she give him and why??

Did he truly have trouble sleeping or did she want him to sleep?

I hope they are able to interview those children again and find out exactly what they know, not what their mother coached them to say. Do they all get sleep meds at night? I hope the kids are all tested to see if anything is in their systems because if this mother really did just give to much sleep meds, then the other kids might also be given these things and have higher levels in their system.

It just seems to me that this is a convenient excuse for mom to use. I am curious just how long he was gone before she reported him missing. I don't think they would have reported him missing if it were not for school starting 2 days later. I just hope he didn't suffer.

My guess is fentanyl

 

[justtrish]

Now that I am thinking this through more, how did she know that his "medical emergency" was caused by sleeping meds? I'm going to assume for a moment she gave him meds and then he went to bed. Then he didn't wake up in the morning. So, why would the assumption be it was the sleeping meds? What exactly did she give him.

If I gave my child melatonin for example and they didn't wake up the next day, I'm frantic and I'm calling 911 because my mind would not jump from I gave my child Melatonin and there was a medical emergency and they died because of that. I'd be frantic to get a medical professional to my house to help them asap.

IMO

 

[JennieM]

I'm confused. It states that she and her husband reported Jayden missing ( both) then she also had 2 older kids lie about all of this to LE, where's the husband in all of this? IMO

Isn’t that conspiracy to obstruct justice? He is not innocent, is he, if he knew she was lying and knew that the two children lied.

 

[alucardsdream]

Melatonin or Benadryl typically wouldn't cause a fatal reaction in a child...you'd really have to OD someone with a huge amount. Most prescription sleep meds (like Ambien) are controlled substances so it's against federal law just to give them to someone other than the person they're prescribed for. I'd love to know just what she gave him and how long it took her to realize something was wrong.

 

[Leilei]

My guess is fentanyl

I was honestly thinking the same.
IMO.

 

[Inthedetails]

I'm curious what sleep medication she gave him. Was it something prescribed to her or her husband? Was it melatonin or was she using Benadryl as a sleep aid? Was it something she obtained some other way and wasn't prescribed to her? I don't believe any doctors would prescribe sleep medication to a 10 year old so what did she give him and why??

Did he truly have trouble sleeping or did she want him to sleep?

I hope they are able to interview those children again and find out exactly what they know, not what their mother coached them to say. Do they all get sleep meds at night? I hope the kids are all tested to see if anything is in their systems because if this mother really did just give to much sleep meds, then the other kids might also be given these things and have higher levels in their system.

It just seems to me that this is a convenient excuse for mom to use. I am curious just how long he was gone before she reported him missing. I don't think they would have reported him missing if it were not for school starting 2 days later. I just hope he didn't suffer.

I don't have a guess what she gave him, but I'm thinking IF she gave him something to sleep, it was only AFTER she lost patience with him for being too active or something like that. I don't think it was part of a calm bedtime, but because she wanted to "shut him up" and not have to pay attention to him. imo

If a sleep aid happened at all. I'd like confirmation on her confession, tbh.

jmopinion

 

[Chimera]

So if Jayden wasn't waking up the next day... what did she do ?
My .02 is that FG's been in cya mode about many things she has done and the death of this boy is not different.
Did she shrug and put him into that plastic tote he was found in ?
For how long was he in there.
Do they have a garage and/or outbuildings and sheds ?

LE need to take an HRD dog there to see where Jayden's remains may have been kept.
I speculate that he may have passed long before the 911 missing call.

So many freaking disgusting actions taken (imo) by her and maybe someone else as well ?
Is she covering for anyone ?
Etc.
Omo.

 

[Chimera]

I don't have a guess what she gave him, but I'm thinking IF she gave him something to sleep, it was only AFTER she lost patience with him for being too active or something like that. I don't think it was part of a calm bedtime, but because she wanted to "shut him up" and not have to pay attention to him.

If a sleep aid happened at all. I'd like confirmation on her confession, tbh.

jmopinion

Agreed.
Also, the autopsy may show if there are any meds in his system, and it will show if there was strangulation, etc.
Sorry to type that.
But I think someone(s) may have snapped and it went badly very fast.
Imo.

 

[Inthedetails]

So if Jayden wasn't waking up the next day... what did she do ?
My .02 is that FG's been in cya mode about many things she has done and the death of this boy is not different.
Did she shrug and put him into that plastic tote he was found in ?
For how long was he in there.
Do they have a garage and/or outbuildings and sheds ?

LE need to take an HRD dog there to see where Jayden's remains may have been kept.
I speculate that he may have passed long before the 911 missing call.

So many freaking disgusting actions taken (imo) by her and maybe someone else as well ?
Is she covering for anyone ?
Etc.
Omo.

Mom version 1: He left the house and we don't know where he is. (No fault of ours!)

Mom version 2: I gave him too much sleep medication. (Peaceful, accidental death.)

I want to hear LE's version

jmo

 

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[crcap]

Mom version 1: He left the house and we don't know where he is. (No fault of ours!)

Mom version 2: I gave him too much sleep medication. (Peaceful, accidental death.)

I want to hear LE's version

jmo

That’s typically where these go. First it’s “not our fault, he took off!” Then it’s “not our fault, we innocently gave him medicine and he died!”

I’ll wait to see what the autopsy says.

 

[Megnut]

I'm curious what sleep medication she gave him. Was it something prescribed to her or her husband? Was it melatonin or was she using Benadryl as a sleep aid? Was it something she obtained some other way and wasn't prescribed to her? I don't believe any doctors would prescribe sleep medication to a 10 year old so what did she give him and why??

Did he truly have trouble sleeping or did she want him to sleep?

I hope they are able to interview those children again and find out exactly what they know, not what their mother coached them to say. Do they all get sleep meds at night? I hope the kids are all tested to see if anything is in their systems because if this mother really did just give to much sleep meds, then the other kids might also be given these things and have higher levels in their system.

It just seems to me that this is a convenient excuse for mom to use. I am curious just how long he was gone before she reported him missing. I don't think they would have reported him missing if it were not for school starting 2 days later. I just hope he didn't suffer.

While we wait for more information....

If your child dies from benadryl, you call 911. Maybe it's what he was given that explains no 911.

What was he given?
When was it given?
What caused his death?
When did he die?

We aren't going to like the answers.

JMO

 

[Scatcat]

Previous mugshots of Felicia Spicer, AKA Felicia Gross.
Previous charges of Child Endangerment & Wanton Endangerment.

Nonchalant looking cow

 

[tlcya]

I would argue that the parents fail these kids.

clearly parents fail children that end up in CPS custody else they would still have custody.

But once children are IN CPS custody, the onus is on CPS to now protect them. They were the ultimate, state funded, state governed, authority on where Jayden was placed after his grandmother passed away. And they botched this terribly. JMO

 

[JennieM]

While we wait for more information....

If your child dies from benadryl, you call 911. Maybe it's what he was given that explains no 911.

What was he given?
When was it given?
What caused his death?
When did he die?

We aren't going to like the answers.

JMO

Also, how often?

 

[tlcya]

My guess is fentanyl

agree. I don't think any over the counter medication was used, or she would simply report that, there is no crime in giving your child over the counter medication like Benadryl or melatonin. He was given something else, that was either prescribed for an adult in the home, or an illicit drug. I am betting it's the second of those two things.

 

[Inthedetails]

agree. I don't think any over the counter medication was used, or she would simply report that, there is no crime in giving your child over the counter medication like Benadryl or melatonin. He was given something else, that was either prescribed for an adult in the home, or an illicit drug. I am betting it's the second of those two things.

I'm leaning toward illicit drug too because to OD on OTC, you'd have to force a big amount into the kid. Would he be willing to keep swallowing? I don't think so. I think it was something stronger. imo

Or, I suppose, it was put into a drink and he didn't realize he was taking sleep aid?? idk

Whatever happened, it wasn't with the intention of being nice to him, imo, but was with the intention of knocking him out.

jmopinion

 

[osu]

In Loving Memory
Jayden Spicer
October 4, 2014 - August 12, 2025

Jayden Spicer, age 10, of Canoe, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born October 4, 2014 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Jayden was a bright and energetic student at Highland Turner Elementary School in Breathitt County, preparing to enter the fourth grade. He loved life with a joyful spirit that touched everyone around him. Jayden enjoyed playing Fortnite and Roblox, was a big fan of Spider-Man, and spent countless hours playing outside—throwing rocks, riding the four-wheeler, jumping on the trampoline, and playing soccer, basketball, and baseball.

He is survived by his aunts, Samantha Brunty and Chy Salyers; uncle, Michael Hays; sisters, Mia Spicer and Olyiha Spicer; brothers, Hunter Gross, River Gross, and Fisher Gross; and a “like-a-grandmother,” Linda Salyers. He also leaves behind a host of cousins and many dear friends who will miss him deeply.

Jayden was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Faye Johnson, who lovingly raised him until her passing in May of this year.

Jayden’s playful laughter, kind heart, and adventurous nature will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Though his time here was far too short, the love he shared will last forever.

Funeral date and time will be posted as soon as available.

Obituary for Jayden Spicer at Breathitt Funeral Home

 

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[teeby]

I just don't think good parents actually cover up genuinely accidental deaths. If you gave your child a legit medication and they had a reaction and died you'd just call 911. Have we ever seen a case where the "he accidentally died and I panicked and hid his body and reported him missing" story was true?