SC father denied bail after burying 11-month-old son in woods
The baby survived 24 hours in a dog crate while the mother's family described the rescue as a miracle.
By Samuel Hayes ·
A Lexington County judge denied bond on Thursday to a 25-year-old father who allegedly buried his infant son alive in a South Carolina woods.
Michael Comer faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, and custodial interference. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 10.
Comer took his son, Koah Sharp, from his grandmother's home on Monday afternoon. Sheriff Jay Koon said the baby had been left in Comer's care while the grandmother ran an errand. By the time a backup caregiver arrived, father and child were gone.
Police located Comer hiding in an outbuilding in Batesburg-Leesville later that night. The baby remained missing for roughly 24 hours.
First responders found Koah on Tuesday afternoon inside a dog crate buried near his paternal grandfather's house. The search party found him after digging through freshly disturbed earth. Authorities stated the infant had no food or diaper and was expected to make a full recovery.
Koon noted that domestic violence charges existed between Comer and the baby's mother. Court records show Comer pleaded guilty to domestic violence and aggravated breach-of-peace charges in October and was placed on probation.
John Comer, the baby's grandfather, said Koah was crying when pulled from the ground but stopped crying once free. He called the child unscathed and described his reaction as an explosion of joy. Great-aunt Amber Hammond stated the family makes no excuses for Comer's actions and is thankful the baby survived.
