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Cold-Case Breakthrough: 1993 Prince George’s Missing Child Case Gets New Charges
crime23 days ago

Cold-Case Breakthrough: 1993 Prince George’s Missing Child Case Gets New Charges

After the 1993 disappearance of 10-year-old George “Junior” Burdynski in Brentwood, Maryland, Prince George’s County police announced charges against 61-year-old Joseph Lynch for second-degree murder, second-degree rape, and related sex offenses in Burdynski’s death. Lynch has been jailed since April on other charges uncovered during the 2026 cold-case reinvestigation, which also identified two additional victims and led to a separate April 2026 sexual-abuse-of-minors charge. A 13-year-old witness at the time reportedly said Lynch ordered the assault during which Burdynski was killed and disposed of. The case ties to a nearby child-sex ring; investigators believe there may be more victims and the inquiry remains active.

via WTOP News|
#charges#cold-case#crime
Extradition arranged for parents in death of 5-year-old nonverbal daughter
us-news1 month ago

Extradition arranged for parents in death of 5-year-old nonverbal daughter

Geordyn Nichole Hayes and John Herb Hayes III waived extradition in Tennessee and will be transported to South Carolina within about 10 days to face charges of unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child after their 5-year-old nonverbal daughter, Saylor Hayes, was found dead near Hagley Landing in the Waccamaw River at Pawleys Island. Prosecutors allege the couple diverted search efforts and tried to locate Saylor’s Project Lifesaver device; Saylor had been missing, and John Hayes had a 2023 child-abuse case that was dismissed. The pair appeared in Carter County court in Tennessee in handcuffs and waived their rights to counsel while awaiting extradition.

via nbcnews.com|
#child-abuse#extradition#missing-child
Virginia parents charged after 5-year-old autistic daughter’s body found in SC waters
us-news1 month ago

Virginia parents charged after 5-year-old autistic daughter’s body found in SC waters

A Virginia couple, John Herb Hayes III (70) and Geordyn Nichole Hayes (31) of Bristol, were arrested in Tennessee on charges of unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child after their 5-year-old daughter, Saylor Hayes, who was autistic and nonverbal, disappeared and was later found dead in the waters near Hagley Landing on the Waccamaw River in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. An extensive search involved hundreds of people and multiple agencies. Police say the parents failed to supervise a highly vulnerable child, had been using a Project Lifesaver transmitter since 2024 but removed it before the family left Virginia, and directed search efforts away from the nearby water. They are being held in Tennessee without bond pending extradition; investigators say the case warrants accountability while noting the tragedy for the community.

via NBC News|
#autism#elopement#missing-child
Georgia Officer Shoots Miniature Donkey During Night Search for Missing Child
crime1 month ago

Georgia Officer Shoots Miniature Donkey During Night Search for Missing Child

In Cedartown, Georgia, a police officer shot and killed HeeHaw, a beloved miniature donkey, during a nighttime search for a missing child; the officer's identity has not been released and the case has been turned over to the Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Division, with the officer on paid administrative leave. The child was later found at a church near the pasture where the donkey was killed, and bodycam footage exists but officials will not comment on it during the investigation. The farm's owner and local community have expressed heartbreak and anger, and a GoFundMe for legal costs was started and then closed as representation was secured.

via Boing Boing|
#cedartown-police#crime#georgia-department-of-agriculture-law-enforcement
Virginia parents charged after 5-year-old nonverbal daughter found dead in SC waterway
us-news1 month ago

Virginia parents charged after 5-year-old nonverbal daughter found dead in SC waterway

Virginia parents John Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Hayes, 31, were arrested in Tennessee on charges of unlawfully placing a child at risk and abandoning a child after their nonverbal 5-year-old daughter Saylor Hayes wandered from a Pawleys Island vacation rental and was found dead in a nearby South Carolina waterway; investigators say Saylor was not wearing a Project Lifesaver transmitter at the time, and the parents allegedly redirected search efforts away from the water, hindering the rescue; an autopsy is pending to determine cause of death.

via nypost.com|
#child-abuse#georgetown-county-south-carolina#missing-child
Parents Arrested in Death of 5-Year-Old Who Wandered From Pawleys Island
crime1 month ago

Parents Arrested in Death of 5-Year-Old Who Wandered From Pawleys Island

In Georgetown County, South Carolina, the parents of 5-year-old nonverbal Saylor Hayes, who wandered from a Pawleys Island rental and was later found dead in nearby water, were arrested in Carter County, Tennessee on charges of unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child. Investigators say the girl had worn a monitoring device, which was removed before the family left Virginia, and a multi-agency search found her body around 9:45 a.m. The sheriff emphasized the case is now in the judicial process and urged respecting the presumption of innocence.

via Live 5 News|
#child-safety#crime#livesaver
Georgia officer shoots family's pet donkey during missing-child search
us-news1 month ago

Georgia officer shoots family's pet donkey during missing-child search

A Cedartown, Georgia officer shot and killed a family’s pet donkey, HeeHaw, in the animal’s own pasture while officers searched for a missing child who was later found at a nearby church. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave and the Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Division is investigating. The owner, Hannah Israel, has vowed legal action and started a GoFundMe that had raised over $113,000 for legal costs and farm needs.

via Fox News|
#donkey#georgia#investigation
Atlanta kidnapping case echoes Alabama abduction from years past
crime1 month ago

Atlanta kidnapping case echoes Alabama abduction from years past

Police say Lakesha Brown, the suspect in the Atlanta kidnapping of two young children, previously faced a nearly identical allegation in Alabama in 2021: she befriended the mother of a 4‑day‑old infant in Fairfield, the child disappeared, Brown was charged with first‑degree kidnapping, and a $100,000 bond was set. Authorities note an outstanding warrant from that Alabama case as they investigate the Atlanta incident involving a 4‑year‑old and an 11‑month‑old.

via WSB-TV|
#alabama#atlanta#crime