Autistic Child’s Tragic Disappearance | Columbia News

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolds in South Carolina as parents John Hayes, 70, and Geordyn Hayes, 31, face charges for allegedly leaving their autistic daughter Saylor, 5, unattended — leading to her disappearance and eventual death. Arrested in Tennessee and extradited back home, authorities say the family failed to activate Saylor’s Project Lifesaver tracking device, which was later found abandoned in a Virginia vehicle. Investigators also suspect they tried to mislead search efforts away from the water where she was last seen. Autopsy results are pending but reveal fluid in her lungs and a tether-like strap on her ankle — adding chilling detail to a case that has gripped the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6dcc05037b93526a