The 14-year-old, who remains under the custody of Child Protective Services, reportedly lives with his grandmother Barbara as she also keeps her distance from Jenelle and her husband David Eason.
- Nov 11, 2023
AceShowbiz - Jenelle Evans' teenage son reportedly feels much happier now that he is not in contact with the "Teen Mom 2" alum and her husband, David Eason. According to a new report, Jace has been enjoying his life more with his grandmother, Barbara.
Revealing the news was TMZ. The outlet claimed that the 14-year-old lives with Barbara while remaining under the custody of Child Protective Services. Barbara herself reportedly isn't in contact with Jenelle or David.
A few weeks prior, news broke that David was charged with misdemeanor child abuse involving Jace. The charges stem from an investigation conducted by Child Protective Services (CPS) and North Carolina's Columbus County Police following the teenager's disappearance on September 28.
Jace was hospitalized with visible marks on his neck and arm after being located. In Touch later confirmed that Jenelle and David were the subjects of a CPS investigation after Jace reportedly claimed his stepdad "assaulted" him.
Jenelle wasn't happy with David's charge though. "You would think police wouldn't make a one-sided police investigation. They didn't conduct any interviews. Didn't ask any information from the parents," the 31-year-old argued on Instagram Story at the time. "This seems like a very bias[ed] situation like every time before."
"I trusted that detective with all my heart. I forgot you can't trust cops … silly me," the TV personality added. "I don't trust anyone around me. Going MIA for a while."
TMZ previously claimed that an investigation into the family was due to wrap up soon after law enforcement interviewed Jace, whom Jenelle shares with her ex Andrew Lewis. After running away, Jace allegedly told the authorities that his stepdad David had assaulted him and the police had a video showing David assaulting Jace.
It was also said that Jace sported visible marks on his neck and arm. Jace was later released to his grandmother after spending over a week in a North Carolina hospital.
