South Carolina man denied bond after alleged attempt to kill infant son
A 25-year-old man accused of burying his 11-month-old son in a dog crate was denied bond and will face a hearing on Dec. 10.
Lexington County Judge Gary W. Reinhart denied bond Thursday for Michael Comer, 25, who is charged with attempted murder, burglary and unlawfully placing a child at risk after his infant son, Koah, was found alive buried in a dog crate. Lead investigator Tyler Douglas said Comer showed no remorse and attempted to leave the state. The judge appointed a public defender and scheduled a further hearing for Dec. 10.
Koah, who was missing for about 24 hours, was rescued after first responders discovered disturbed soil and heard his cries. He was taken to a hospital, released Tuesday night and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Sheriff Jay Koon.
John Comer, the child's grandfather, expressed disbelief at the alleged act, telling the Associated Press, "I cannot imagine how somebody could come to the point that that would be the right thing to do, or the thing to do at all."
Authorities have not disclosed a motive. Michael Comer had previously been sentenced to probation in October after pleading guilty to domestic-violence-related charges involving the child's mother; a gun charge was dropped as part of that plea deal.
The child's grandmother, Patricia Comer, reported feeling uneasy about leaving Koah with Michael Comer in a 911 call on Monday, saying she had a bad feeling about the situation.