Father charged in attempted murder case after baby survives being buried in crate
Child found after disappearance
Authorities said Michael Comer took his son, Koah Sharp, on Monday. The 11-month-old was found the following afternoon, buried in a dog crate in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Sheriff Brayn “Jay” Koon said the boy was believed to have been inside a wire crate wrapped in a towel for around 24 hours. He was dug out of the ground Tuesday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s account.
Father faces criminal charges
Comer, 25, has been charged with attempted murder and other counts, authorities said Wednesday. The charges follow the discovery of his son alive in the buried crate. The sheriff’s account alleges that Comer took Koah on Monday. Authorities have not provided further details about the other counts in the information reported.
Recovery expected
Koah is expected to make a full recovery, authorities said. He was found alive after spending what officials believe was about a day in the crate. The account identifies the boy as Koah Sharp and his father as Michael Comer. The sheriff of Lexington County, South Carolina, described the circumstances of the child’s burial.
Key points
- Koah Sharp, 11 months old, was found alive in a buried dog crate Tuesday afternoon.
- Authorities said his father, Michael Comer, 25, was charged with attempted murder and other counts.
- Sheriff Brayn “Jay” Koon said the boy was believed to have spent around 24 hours in the crate.
- Koah is expected to make a full recovery.