Georgetown investigation concludes following death of Saylor Hayes

The investigation into the death of five-year-old Saylor Hayes has concluded. The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning, with child neglect identified as a contributing factor. The manner of death remains classified as undetermined, as investigators could not definitively rule between accidental or homicidal causes. The case involved coordination between multiple law enforcement agencies in South Carolina and Virginia.