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Parents arrested after 5-year-old daughter found dead near vacation rental home
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Kimberly Wright , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Her parents, John and Geordyn Hayes, face felony charges related to her death. A couple has been taken into custody in connection with the death of their 5-year-old daughter.
A couple has been taken into custody in connection with the death of their 5-year-old daughter. The girl, who was autistic and nonverbal, was found dead in water. Her parents, John and Geordyn Hayes, face felony charges related to her death.
They were arrested on outstanding warrants. The couple was found in Tennessee, where they were taken into custody.
Further details about the case are available from the news source, including the circumstances surrounding the girl's death and the charges her parents face.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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