A vacation turned into a nightmare for a Virginia family when their five-year-old daughter, Saylor Hayes went missing and was later found dead. Saylor was a nonverbal autistic child who hailed from Washington County. She, her sibling, and their parents, John Herb Hayes III and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, were vacationing in South Carolina when the mishap took place. Following this, the couple was arrested in connection with Saylor’s death and has recently waived their right to an attorney.
Saylor Hayes’ parents were seen for the first time since being charged over their daughter’s death
Five-year-old Saylor Hayes’ parents, who were detained in connection with her death, were seen for the first time since the tragedy, on September 3, 2026. The accused, John Herb Hayes III and his wife, Geordyn Nichole Hayes were produced at a Tennessee court for their extradition hearings. However, according to a report by TMZ, both Saylor’s mom and dad waived their rights to attorney hearings and other extradition proceedings.
The couple was arrested in Tennessee, but was supposed to be extradited back to South Carolina, where their daughter Saylor’s lifeless body was found. However, since John and Geordyn have waived their extradition rights, they are scheduled to appear in Tennessee court for a status hearing on September 14, 2026. The scheduled appearance would be voided if the duo is released before then.
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