BATON ROUGE - Police are looking for a 19-year-old who they believe was involved with the murder of an EBR Schools employee. 

Baton Rouge Police officers issued a warrant for Jaymie Thomas. He's wanted for second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. The body of EBRPSS employee Marcus Spears was found in a wooded area off of Alexander Avenue on Wednesday. Spears had been reported missing days before. 

According to parish records, Thomas was arrested in June after robbing the Circle K on Government Street, stealing a car and leading police on a chase that ended in a crash. He was indicted for aggravated flight from an officer, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and first-degree robbery. 

On Sept. 9, Thomas pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of simple robbery. The other charges were dismissed. Judge Fred Crifasi sentenced Thomas to seven years in prison, which were suspended. He was placed on three years of supervised probation. 

Thomas was in court for a probationary review Thursday, Oct. 3 — six days before Spears' body was discovered. Court minutes say that Thomas had not reported to the probation office since he was sentenced. 

Marcus was an employee in the East Baton Rouge School System for 25 years. He was a special education facilitator who worked at both Woodlawn High School and Shenandoah Elementary. 

His loved ones say he was the kind of person to give you the shirt of his back. 

"He was a fun-loving guy, you know? He was always cool and level-headed. You know he was a joy to be around, and if you needed it, if he had it or had access to it, you had it," longtime friend Michael McClanahan said.

According to his friends and family, one of Spears' greatest passions was being there for his students.

"During school time, when he was in the classroom, families... you know.. kids would need uniforms and tennis shoes and school supplies. Marcus would go in his pocket all the time and give those supplies," McClanahan said.

WBRZ also spoke to Marcus' brother Jermaine. He told WBRZ that he and his family would be sending a statement on the loss of a beloved family member.