South Carolina Father Charged With Attempted Murder After Baby Is Found Buried Alive

13th November, 2026 | News

11-Month-Old South Carolina Boy Rescued Alive After Being Buried in Dog Crate

An 11-month-old infant, Koah Sharpe, has been miraculously rescued after being buried alive inside a dog crate in a wooded area near Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. His father, 25-year-old Michael Comer, is currently facing attempted murder and other serious charges.

The rescue followed an intensive search launched by authorities on Monday after the baby and his father went missing.

The Search and Rescue Operation

More than 100 first responders joined the massive search after Comer was located late Monday night without the child.

Investigators eventually traced the pair to a wooded area about 50 yards from the home of Comer’s father, where they noticed a patch of freshly disturbed soil. As officers began digging into the ground, they heard the baby crying.

• Survival: Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon stated that the baby was wrapped in a towel inside the crate, which was buried under a shallow layer of soil. Officials believe the towel helped create a vital air pocket, enabling the infant to survive for approximately 24 hours underground.
• Medical Status: Following his rescue on Tuesday afternoon, Koah was rushed to a hospital, treated, and subsequently released to family members. Authorities confirmed he is expected to make a full recovery.

Investigation and Charges

According to investigators, the baby had initially been left in Comer’s care at his paternal grandmother’s home while she ran an errand. Before a secondary caregiver arrived, both Comer and the child had vanished.

Comer was initially found and arrested in an outbuilding in Batesburg on an unrelated burglary charge. Following the discovery of the infant, law enforcement added multiple charges, including:

• Attempted murder
• Unlawful conduct toward a child
• Custodial interference

The investigation into the harrowing incident remains ongoing.