Jabez Spann Murder Update: The murder of Sarasota youngster Jabez Spann has been ongoing for nearly four years, with no arrests made. Continue reading for case updates.
Jabez Spann, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on Labor Day, September 4, 2017. After one and a half months, authorities discovered his remains on the side of a Manatee County road.
It’s unclear what caused his death.
According to ABC Action News, dispatchers believe Jabez may have witnessed a murder before going missing. The inquiry is still underway, and there has been no outcome or hint in the murder case of Jabez’s death. His mother is praying that some sort of magic would occur and that her son will receive justice.
Jabez’s mother, Tawana Spann, has planned to launch a podcast on missing children. Though her son’s death is still unsolved, Spann is using the tragedy as motivation to help other families of missing children.
Jabez Spann Murder Update 2021 Explored
Jabez went missing on Labor Day on September 4, 2021. After one and half years of investigation, police discovered his remains on the side of a rural Manatee County road.
UPDATE… ???
With an extreme heavy heart tonight, the remains of Jabez Spann, 14, Sarasota Florida, have been found. Jabez missing since 09.04.2017. He witnessed a brutal murder, then vanished. Investigation on going. Rest in peace ?#JabezSpann #Recovered #Sarasota #Florida pic.twitter.com/fnAMwvC7hH— Mickey Van Deren (@LtGovMickey) February 20, 2019
When Jabez’s parents heard about the remains of the body being identified as a 14 years old Jabez, they were devastated. Who killed him? The question has no answer. No arrest has been made yet, and police are looking for the clue.
However, Jabez’s mom and dad have learned to leave without him, but the grief of their son’s death will always remain in the corner of their heart.
Missing Teen Death Jabez Spann Remains A Mystery
The mystery case of Jabez has not been solved yet. It is nearly four years now since his murder.
Heartbreaking update in Jabez Spann missing person case. Skeletal remains located by a person working in an area of Manatee County west of I-75. Dental records identified the 14YO match verified by medical examiner. Spann missing since Sept. 4, 2017. @abcactionnews pic.twitter.com/ZDYYSSD5kU
— Michael Paluska (@MichaelPaluska) February 20, 2019
In February 2019, Sarasota Police and Manatee County Sheriff got a call from a man working on a fence line who found the remains in a rural part of Manatee County, west of I-75. Later, police examine and send the sample to the bureau office for the autopsy.
They later confirmed the remained was none other than Jabez, a 14-year-old teenage guy who went missing in 2017.
Who Killed Jabez Spann? Is Anyone Arrested?
It’s not clear who killed Jabez Spann. No one has been taken into custody.
The case remains unsolved indeed, according to Robinson. Plus, he added the murder case remains an “active and ongoing investigation.”
Whatsoever, Jabez’s mom said the many children who went missing for years won’t get highlighted often, which involves people of color.
She gave an example of Gabby Petito. With the help of social media platforms, her missing case got closed.
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