Child Found Dead Near Pawleys Island; Parents Charged
A 5-year-old nonverbal girl was found dead near Pawleys Island in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Her parents, visiting from Virginia, have been charged with endangering or abandoning their child, as authorities allege they misled investigators during the search and the…
Kansas City, MO, September 1, 2026 — A 5-year-old nonverbal girl was discovered deceased near Pawleys Island in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The child’s parents, who were visiting the area from Virginia, have been charged in connection with her death.
Authorities have charged the parents with endangering or abandoning their child. According to investigators, the parents allegedly misled law enforcement officials during the search for their daughter. Further details indicate that the child was reportedly not wearing a tracking device that was intended to assist in her location.
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the child’s death or the timeline of events leading up to her discovery. The investigation is ongoing.
Information regarding the specific charges, potential penalties, or the identities of the parents was not immediately available. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) may be involved in the ongoing investigation, though official confirmation has not been provided.
The case remains under active investigation by local authorities, with additional information expected to be released as it becomes available and permissible by law.
Story summarized from the original created by Dylan Leatherwood, Shari Ryant, Jenna Guzman, Gray News staff, Gianna Cognetti on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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