S.C. Dad Charged After 11-Month-Old Son Found Buried Alive

Investigation into that led to 11-month-old Koah being found buried alive in a dog crate, crying and "clinging to his life."

A South Carolina father is facing charges after his son was found buried alive in Lexington County.

The search for 11-month-old Koah Sharpe and his father 25-year-old Michael Comer was launched on Monday afternoon. Koah had reportedly been left in Michael’s care while the mother ran an errand. Another caregiver arrived but the father and son were nowhere to be found.

Michael was later located Monday night but Koah was still missing. He reportedly didn’t have much to say about the baby’s whereabouts. A search party of over 100 first responders began looking for the baby.

On Tuesday afternoon, they found “freshly disturbed” dirt in a wooded area. Investigation into that led to Koah being found buried alive in a dog crate, crying and “clinging to his life.” It is believed he was buried for 24 hours. He was taken to a hospital but has since been released to family members. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Michael was arrested and charged with attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference charges, and more.