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Parents Arrested After Autistic Daughter's Death in South Carolina, 911 Call Released

Parents Arrested After Autistic Daughter's Death in South Carolina, 911 Call Released

John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, have been arrested in Tennessee on fugitive-from-justice charges following the death of their 5-year-old autistic daughter, Saylor Hayes, in South Carolina. Saylor, who was nonverbal, went missing from a rental home in Pawleys Island on August 30. Her body was discovered in nearby waters on Monday. A 911 call made by John Hayes moments after her disappearance reveals his frantic plea for help, stating his daughter had 'just escaped' and that he needed to check the water. The couple is accused of unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child under South Carolina law. Arrest warrants allege that the parents misled deputies by directing search efforts towards a Project Lifesaver tracking device they knew Saylor was not wearing, and away from the nearby body of water. The device had reportedly been removed before the family left Virginia. Geordyn Hayes also faces pending charges in Virginia related to child cruelty involving a differe...
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SEC football Week 1: Picks, predictions, where to watch

SEC football Week 1: Picks, predictions, where to watch

Here are predictions, picks and where to watch every SEC football matchup on the Week 1 slate.
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Virginia Parents Arrested After Nonverbal Autistic Daughter Found Dead in South Carolina Waters

Virginia Parents Arrested After Nonverbal Autistic Daughter Found Dead in South Carolina Waters

John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, a Virginia couple, have been arrested and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child. Their 5-year-old daughter, Saylor Hayes, who was autistic and nonverbal, was found dead in South Carolina waters after being reported missing. Saylor disappeared from a vacation rental in the Pawleys Island area. An extensive search involving hundreds of volunteers and multiple agencies was conducted, and her body was recovered from the water near Hagley Landing. Arrest warrant affidavits state that the parents failed to provide appropriate supervision and safeguards for Saylor, who had a known affinity for water and a history of elopement. The parents are currently held without bond in Tennessee, awaiting an extradition hearing.
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Parents Arrested in South Carolina After Autistic Daughter's Death Near Coastal Getaway

Parents Arrested in South Carolina After Autistic Daughter's Death Near Coastal Getaway

John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, were arrested in Tennessee following the discovery of their 5-year-old autistic daughter, Saylor Hayes, deceased in waters near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The couple faces charges of putting their daughter in danger or abandoning her under South Carolina law. Saylor, who was severely nonverbal and autistic with a strong attraction to water and a history of wandering, was found near Hagley Landing after an extensive search involving numerous agencies and local residents. Arrest warrants allege that Saylor, despite having been equipped with a monitoring device since 2024, had the device removed before the family left Virginia. She was then reportedly left unsupervised within approximately 15 meters (49 feet) of a body of water. The warrants further claim that the Hayeses directed search efforts towards tracking technology they knew she wasn't wearing and away from the nearby body of water. Both parents have prior felony cases involving allegations ...
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Parents Arrested in Connection with Death of 5-Year-Old Girl in Pawleys Island

Parents Arrested in Connection with Death of 5-Year-Old Girl in Pawleys Island

Geordyn and John Hayes, the parents of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, have been arrested in Tennessee in connection with their daughter's death. Saylor, who was nonverbal and had autism, was found dead in a body of water near the family's rental house in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, after being reported missing. The parents face charges of unlawfully placing a child at risk and abandonment. Arrest warrants allege that the parents misled law enforcement during the search for Saylor. Investigators stated that Saylor typically wore a tracking device, but it was left in Virginia on the day of her death. Furthermore, the warrants claim that the parents directed search parties away from the water where Saylor was ultimately found. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) emphasized their commitment to pursuing truth and accountability through the justice system.
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Nonverbal 5-Year-Old Found Deceased in South Carolina Waterway After Wandering from Vacation Rental

Nonverbal 5-Year-Old Found Deceased in South Carolina Waterway After Wandering from Vacation Rental

Saylor Hayes, a nonverbal 5-year-old girl from Virginia, was found deceased in a South Carolina waterway on Monday morning after she wandered off from her family's vacation rental home in Hagley Estates, Pawleys Island, on Sunday. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office announced that her body was discovered around 9:45 a.m. by agents with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, near where she was last seen. Saylor was wearing a light blue bathing suit and a pink and white lanyard with a tracking device around her ankle. An intensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies, including drones, K-9 units, divers, and Project Lifesaver equipment, was conducted to locate her. Project Lifesaver is a search-and-rescue program designed for individuals with cognitive conditions prone to wandering.
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Project Lifesaver Device for Deceased Virginia Girl Found in Washington County, Virginia

Project Lifesaver Device for Deceased Virginia Girl Found in Washington County, Virginia

The Project Lifesaver device belonging to Saylor Hayes, a 5-year-old Southwest Virginia girl found deceased in South Carolina, was located in Washington County, Virginia, according to Sheriff Blake Andis. Saylor, from the Bristol area of Washington County, had been enrolled in the Project Lifesaver program since June 2024. The program uses small transmitters that emit individualized radio frequencies to help law enforcement locate individuals at risk of wandering due to cognitive conditions or special needs. Authorities in South Carolina, after being unable to detect Saylor’s frequency, contacted Washington County authorities, who then tracked the signal to the transmitter found inside a vehicle at Saylor's residence in Washington County. This indicates the device was not with her when she went missing in South Carolina.
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Heat check: Shane Beamer, Luke Fickell, Lincoln Riley start 2026 season on thin ice

Heat check: Shane Beamer, Luke Fickell, Lincoln Riley start 2026 season on thin ice

By Field Level Media Sep 02 (Field Level Media) - The college football season is underway and multiple coaches already feel warmth under their seats.
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Tennessee football all-time lettermen from Greenville, South Carolina

Tennessee football all-time lettermen from Greenville, South Carolina

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Wilmington Police Charge Parents of Teen Driver in Fatal June Collision

Wilmington Police Charge Parents of Teen Driver in Fatal June Collision

The Wilmington Police Department has charged the parents of a 15-year-old driver involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash in June. The incident, which occurred on June 16 at the intersection of Military Cutoff Road and Station Road, resulted in the death of Marina Smyrnow. Investigators determined that Smyrnow's Lexus was struck by a Chevrolet Colorado, driven by the 15-year-old, who was allegedly traveling at 79 mph in a 45 mph zone and did not possess a driver's license. The juvenile has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, careless and reckless operation resulting in serious injury, speeding, and driving without a license. The parents face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle. Toxicology results for both drivers are still pending to ascertain if impairment was a factor.
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How to watch the most college football this season, try Fubo's free trial

How to watch the most college football this season, try Fubo's free trial

College football returns this weekend, with plenty to play for in the coming months. Here's how to watch games all year for free with Fubo.
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Furman football: What is a Paladin?

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What is a Paladin? Understanding Furman's mascot.