South Carolina father denied bond after infant rescued from buried crate
A Lexington County judge denied bond to 25‑year‑old Michael Comer on Thursday, keeping him in custody after he was charged with attempted murder for burying his 11‑month‑old son in a dog crate for about 24 hours. The infant, Koah Sharp, was found alive on Tuesday in a shallow pit on a neighbour’s property, wrapped in a towel that created an air pocket and helped him survive in cool temperatures. About 100 rescuers responded after the boy was reported missing on Monday, and he was discharged from hospital later Tuesday night and is expected to fully recover.
Key facts
- Sheriff Bryan Koon said rescuers heard the child crying once digging began.
- The boy was wrapped in a towel in a shallow pit in a forested area of Lexington County, South Carolina.
- Michael Comer was arrested while hiding in a building in Batesburg‑Leesville on Monday.
- A court hearing for the father was scheduled for Thursday.
- The infant’s paternal grandmother reported him missing after finding the father and child gone.
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Why it matters
The case highlights child‑endangerment risks and legal consequences for severe abuse.
What changed
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