South Carolina Father Denied Bond After Infant Rescued from Buried Crate

South Carolina Father Denied Bond After Infant Rescued from Buried Crate

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A Lexington County judge denied bond to Michael Comer, 25, on Nov 12 after he was charged with attempted murder for allegedly burying his 11-month-old son in a dog crate. The infant had been discovered alive on Nov 10 in a crate buried near Comer's home following a multi-agency search that began after the child was reported missing. Police arrested Comer on a burglary charge and later added attempted-murder counts; the child was taken to a hospital for care.

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Koah Sharpe Michael Comer Bryan Koon Lexington County Sheriff South Carolina Law Enforcement Division FBI ATF

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Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

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November 12, 2026
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South Carolina man denied bond in case of alleged infant burial
South Carolina man denied bond in case of alleged infant burial

CP24 • 12 Nov 19:35

Michael Comer, 25, was denied bond after being charged with attempted murder and related offenses in connection with the disappearance and rescue of his 11-month-old son.

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South Carolina man denied bond after alleged attempt to kill infant son
South Carolina man denied bond after alleged attempt to kill infant son

CBS News • 12 Nov 16:44

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.

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South Carolina infant rescued after being buried alive; father charged with attempted murder
South Carolina infant rescued after being buried alive; father charged with attempted murder

The Guardian • 12 Nov 13:24

An 11-month-old boy was found alive after being buried in a dog crate for about a day, and his father, Michael Comer, has been charged with attempted murder.

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South Carolina father charged with attempted murder after 11-month-old found buried in dog crate
South Carolina father charged with attempted murder after 11-month-old found buried in dog crate

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • 12 Nov 04:14

An 11-month-old boy survived a day buried in a dog crate in Lexington County; his 25-year-old father has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

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November 11, 2026
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Infant found alive in dog crate after missing for a day in South Carolina
Infant found alive in dog crate after missing for a day in South Carolina

PBS • 11 Nov 20:59

An 11-month-old boy who disappeared while his grandmother ran errands was rescued from a dog crate buried in a wooded area, and his father was arrested on burglary charges.

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11-month-old rescued after being found buried in a crate near father's home in South Carolina
11-month-old rescued after being found buried in a crate near father's home in South Carolina

BBC • 11 Nov 18:10

An infant missing for a day was located alive in a crate close to his father's residence and is now receiving hospital care.

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11-month-old rescued after being buried in a dog crate in South Carolina
11-month-old rescued after being buried in a dog crate in South Carolina

Global News • 11 Nov 17:17

Police in Lexington County, South Carolina, found an 11-month-old boy alive after he was buried in a dog crate, and the child's father was arrested on burglary and resisting arrest charges.

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Infant rescued alive after being found in dog crate in South Carolina
Infant rescued alive after being found in dog crate in South Carolina

CBS News • 11 Nov 15:06

An 11-month-old boy who had been missing for about a day was located alive inside a dog crate near his grandfather's home, prompting a large search effort by law enforcement.

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South Carolina baby rescued after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours
South Carolina baby rescued after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours

WSB-TV • 11 Nov 12:03

An 11-month-old boy was found alive in a dog crate after being buried for roughly a day, and his father has been arrested on burglary and resisting arrest charges.

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Infant rescued alive after being buried in a dog crate in South Carolina woods
Infant rescued alive after being buried in a dog crate in South Carolina woods

CNN • 11 Nov 09:04

An 11-month-old boy was found alive buried in a dog crate in Lexington County after about a day underground, and was taken to a hospital.

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11-month-old boy rescued alive from shallow burial in South Carolina
11-month-old boy rescued alive from shallow burial in South Carolina

The Guardian • 11 Nov 05:59

Police in Lexington County recovered an infant who had been buried in a dog crate for about a day, and the child's father was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

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November 10, 2026
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11-month-old found alive in buried dog crate in South Carolina
11-month-old found alive in buried dog crate in South Carolina

NBC News • 10 Nov 23:09

An 11-month-old boy taken by his father was discovered alive in a dog crate buried near the father's home, prompting a multi-agency search and the father's arrest.

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