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Jayson Pearce Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Apr 15, 1983

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Mar 25, 2024

Jayson

Pearce

44

1

24 inches

24 lbs

30 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 15, 1983

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

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

08/19/2026


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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; Jay ...
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Last Seen: Apr 15, 1983

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    It's been so many years, and it still haunts me how Jayson's case remains a mystery. Has anyone ever... ...Read More
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