Parents Charged with Child Endangerment in Connection with 5-Year-Old’s Death
Parents of a 5-year-old nonverbal girl, Saylor Hayes, have been charged with child endangerment after she was found deceased near Pawleys Island in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Authorities noted that the girl was not wearing a tracking device from a…
Portland, OR, September 1, 2026 —
In Georgetown County, South Carolina, authorities have charged the parents of a 5-year-old girl, Saylor Hayes, with child endangerment. The child, who was nonverbal, was found deceased near Pawleys Island.
The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation. Officials stated that the 5-year-old was not utilizing a tracking device that is part of a voluntary program. This program is intended to aid in the location of individuals, particularly children, who have cognitive or special needs and may wander or become lost.
The exact cause of death for Saylor Hayes was not immediately available. Law enforcement agencies in Georgetown County are leading the investigation into the case.
Information regarding the specific details of the voluntary tracking program, its availability, or whether the Hayes family had been offered or aware of such a program was not provided.
The contractor’s name and the specific timeline leading up to the discovery of the child were also not disclosed by authorities at this time. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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