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Father of boy who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder in South Carolina

Headline from WCBD News 2, from the development of Nov 11, 2026

Newest development Nov 12, 2026 · 3 reportsFamily speaks out after 11-month-old baby allegedly buried alive by father

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man accused of burying his 11-month-old son in a dog crate in a clump of scrubby pines was scheduled for a bond hearing Thursday. Michael Comer, 25, has been charged with attempted murder, burglary and unlawfully placing a child at risk in connection with the …

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  1. 11-month-old found alive after being buried near SC home: Deputies

    Headline from WGN Chicago ·

  2. Names this update

    Father of boy who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder in South Carolina

    Headline from WCBD News 2 ·

  3. Newest

    Family speaks out after 11-month-old baby allegedly buried alive by father

    Headline from FOX8 WGHP ·

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    South Carolina Infant Found Alive in Buried Crate (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Authorities are searching near Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, for 11-month-old Koah Sharpe, who was taken by his father, Michael Comer. Comer was arrested on a burglary charge, but the infant was not with him; multiple agencies are assisting, and anyone with information is urged to call 911.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Missing baby found alive buried in dog crate in South Carolina (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A news conference was held at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Dept Training Center in Lexington, S.C., Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Timothy Ray Jones Jr., 32, will be charged with murder in the deaths of his five children after he led authorities to a secluded clearing in Alabama, where their bodies we…

  3. WJBF Augusta

    11-month old missing near Batesburg-Leesville, father arrested (opens WJBF Augusta)

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    WJBF Augusta's feed description

    BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) - Lexington County deputies are searching for a missing infant near Batesburg-Leesville. Authorities said 11-month-old Koah Sharpe was taken by his father Michael Comer Monday afternoon.

  4. WJBF Augusta

  5. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    11-month-old found alive after being buried near SC home: Deputies (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    An 11-month-old reported missing near Batesburg-Leesville has been found alive, the Lexington County Sheriff's Office said.

  6. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Missing 11-month-old found buried alive in South Carolina, father arrested: Sheriff (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF/QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Office held a press conference announcing that missing 11-month-old Koah Sharpe has been found alive after going missing on Monday.

  7. ABC News

    Missing 11-month-old boy taken by father found buried alive after 24 hours: Sheriff (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    The baby, Koah Sharpe, was found Tuesday afternoon "clinging to life," after spending what is believed to have been 24 hours buried, according to authorities.

  8. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Missing 11-month-old boy taken by South Carolina father Michael Comer found buried alive (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Koah Sharpe, was found Tuesday afternoon "clinging to life," after spending what is believed to have been 24 hours buried, according to authorities.

  9. New York Post

    Missing 11-month-old miraculously survives being buried alive 24 hours after his dad disappeared with him (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Investigators discovered “freshly disturbed dirt” and heard little Koah Sharpe's cries as they started to dig during the heart-pounding rescue.

  10. The Guardian

    Baby found alive after being buried in dog crate for 24 hours, South Carolina police say (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Koah was found ‘clinging to life’ in a shallow grave after he went missing while in the care of his father, Lexington sheriff’s department said An 11-month-old boy was found alive in South ⁠Carolina after he was believed to have been buried for ⁠about 24 hours, local police said.

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Father of baby who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A news conference was held at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Dept Training Center in Lexington, S.C., Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Timothy Ray Jones Jr., 32, will be charged with murder in the deaths of his five children after he led authorities to a secluded clearing in Alabama, where their bodies we…

  12. Newsweek

    Father Arrested After Missing Baby Found Buried Alive After 24 Hours (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A baby was found having been buried alive in a dog crate in South Carolina.

  13. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Missing baby rescued, found buried alive a day after authorities say his father took him (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — A South Carolina infant who authorities say was taken by his father was found alive Tuesday, buried in a dog crate in the woods after apparently spending about 24 hours underground, officials said.

  14. Local News 8

    A missing baby was found buried alive a day after authorities say his father took him (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    WACH, FAMILY PHOTOS, CNN By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — A South Carolina infant who authorities say was taken by his father was found alive Tuesday, buried in a dog crate in the woods after apparently spending about 24 hours underground, officials said.

  15. News Nation Now

    Missing 11-month-old found alive buried in dog crate in South Carolina (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    A towel wrapped around the wire crate created an air pocket that likely helped the baby survive, the sheriff said.

  16. WFLA

    Missing 11-month-old found alive buried in dog crate near home: Deputies (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The infant was found alive and screaming inside a 2-foot-by-2-foot dog crate that had been buried near his father's home, investigators say.

  17. AL.com

    Missing baby found buried alive inside a dog crate, South Carolina police say (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The baby was taken to the hospital for treatment.

  18. The Western Journal

    Father on Probation Arrested as Police Hear 11-Month-Old Baby Crying Underground, Find Him Buried in 'Dog Crate' (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    A repeat South Carolina criminal was tossed back in jail on a burglary charge Monday evening, hours before the authorities discovered that he’d buried his own 11-month-old baby boy in […]

  19. FOX8 WGHP

    Father charged after missing baby found buried alive in South Carolina (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF/QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Office held a press conference announcing that missing 11-month-old Koah Sharpe has been found alive after going missing on Monday.

  20. CBS News

    Baby found "clinging to life" after being buried in crate for 24 hours (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    An infant was found alive after apparently being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours, authorities in South Carolina said.

  21. Charisma Magazine Online

    ‘God Is Good’: 11-Month-Old Baby Found in Miraculous Rescue After Being Buried Alive (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Charisma Magazine Online's feed description

    For nearly 24 hours, an 11-month-old baby lay buried beneath the dirt in the South Carolina woods. Alone, helpless and unable to call for help beyond his tiny cries, little Koah Sharpe faced circumstances no one should ever have to endure.

  22. BBC News

    Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.

  23. Bangor Daily News

    Missing South Carolina infant rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate for 24 hours (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    When an 11-month-old infant was reported missing in South Carolina, dozens of first responders combed the countryside for the “bright boy with reddish blond hair” that the sheriff’s office said had disappeared while his grandmother ran errands.

  24. WCBD News 2

    Father of boy who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder in South Carolina (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man accused of burying his 11-month-old son in a dog crate in a clump of scrubby pines was scheduled for a bond hearing Thursday. Michael Comer, 25, has been charged with attempted murder, burglary and unlawfully placing a child at risk in connection with the …

  25. WDIO Duluth

    Father of boy who was rescued after being buried alive is charged with attempted murder (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The father of an 11-month-old boy who was rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate has been charged with attempted murder in South Carolina. Authorities say Koah Sharp was taken to a hospital on Tuesday, a day after he was reported missing in Lexington County.

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