South Carolina baby found alive; accused father showed no remorse, tried to flee state after burying him, authorities

Bond denied in child case

Comer, 25, remains in Lexington County custody, where he has been held since Monday. That was the day his son was reported missing, and a judge denied him bond on Thursday.

Search leads rescuers to Koah

Dozens of first responders searched the surrounding countryside for the infant, who has reddish-blond hair. After a full day, officials noticed recently disturbed earth and heard sounds coming from beneath it, Sheriff Jay Koon said.

Rescuers found Koah in grave condition, Koon said. The baby was taken to a hospital and discharged Tuesday night; officials expect him to make a full recovery, and he is with family members.

Family reacts to rescue

John Comer told The Associated Press he could not understand how anyone could think such an act was acceptable. The article identifies him as Comer but does not clarify his relationship to the accused. CBS affiliate WLTX reported that Koah’s grandmother, Patricia Comer, leapt from her car upon hearing he had been found. She shouted, “He’s alive!”

Earlier domestic violence case

In October, Comer was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to domestic violence involving Koah’s mother. The current charges concern the reported disappearance and rescue of his son.

The headline characterizes the accused as showing no remorse and trying to flee the state, but the article provides no details supporting those claims. It also does not describe any attempted flight.