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Jayson was last seen at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on April 15, 1983. He was abducted by his non-custodial stepfather, John David Grooms. A photo of Grooms is posted with this case summary.
Grooms and Jayson's mother, Napolean Pearce, had met in January 1983 and married just three days later. Napolean stated he was physically abusive towards both his stepsons and she was "deathly afraid" of him.
In March 1983, she was arrested for driving while intoxicated; Jayson had been a ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 15, 1983
Grooms and Jayson's mother, Napolean Pearce, had met in January 1983 and married just three days later. Napolean stated he was physically abusive towards both his stepsons and she was "deathly afraid" of him.
In March 1983, she was arrested for driving while intoxicated; Jayson had been a ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 15, 1983
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Mar 25, 2024
Jayson
Pearce
42
1
24 inches
24 lbs
30 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Apr 15, 1983
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
246
26861
Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85004
Jared D'Addabbo
Detective
2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona
6022626151
Local
Law Enforcement
1983-83040083
1983-04-23
Phoenix Police Department
Sandy
Green
Green
No
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (1)
It's been so many years, and it still haunts me how Jayson's case remains a mystery. Has anyone ever... ...Read More
04/04/2023
04/04/2023
