FATHER DENIED BOND AFTER 11-MONTH-OLD SON IS FOUND BURIED ALIVE — NEW 911 CALL REVEALS GRANDMOTHER’S TERRIFYING FEARS
A South Carolina father accused of burying his 11-month-old son alive inside a dog crate has been denied bond, as newly released court testimony and a 911 call reveal more disturbing details about the hours before the baby disappeared.
Michael Comer, 25, appeared before a judge on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Lexington County, South Carolina. He is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference and burglary.
The judge denied bond, meaning Comer will remain in custody while the case moves forward.
Meanwhile, there is encouraging news about his young son, Koah Sharp. The infant has been released from hospital and is now staying with family members. Authorities say doctors expect him to make a full recovery.
INVESTIGATOR SAYS FATHER SHOWED NO REMORSE
During Thursday’s bond hearing, lead investigator Tyler Douglas of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department told the court that Comer showed no remorse over what allegedly happened to his son.
Douglas also reportedly said Comer did not appear happy or relieved when he learned that Koah had been found alive.
The investigator further told the court that Comer had tried to leave the state.
Magistrate Gary W. Reinhart denied bond and approved the appointment of a public defender for Comer.
His next scheduled court hearing is December 10, 2026.
BABY FOUND BURIED INSIDE A DOG CRATE
The horrifying case began on Monday, November 9, when Koah disappeared while in his father’s care.
According to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Koah had been staying at his paternal grandmother’s home. Comer was left caring for the baby while his mother ran an errand. Another caregiver was also expected to arrive.
When that caregiver reached the home, neither Comer nor the child could be found.
Authorities were alerted and launched an extensive search involving more than 100 law enforcement officers and emergency personnel.
Comer was eventually located hiding inside an outbuilding in Batesburg-Leesville and arrested. However, Koah was still missing.
The following afternoon, searchers discovered freshly disturbed soil in a wooded area near the home of Comer’s father.
As rescuers began investigating the ground, they heard a baby’s cries.
Digging into the soil, they uncovered Koah inside a dog crate wrapped in a towel and buried underground.
The infant was rushed to hospital in ᑕriᩚtiᩚcal condition.
Sheriff Koon described the discovery as extraordinary. Investigators believe an air pocket created by the towel, along with the cool weather, may have helped the child survive.
After spending approximately 24 hours underground, Koah was eventually released from hospital on Tuesday night.
He is now with relatives, and medical professionals expect him to make a full recovery.
GRANDMOTHER’S 911 CALL REVEALS HER FEARS
Authorities have also released the 911 call made by Koah’s paternal grandmother, Patricia Comer, after she realized her son and grandson had disappeared.
During the call, Patricia told dispatchers that Michael had previously talked about taking Koah to New York.
She also described concerning statements he had made the night before, including threats of sᩚuᩚiᩚcide.
Patricia told the dispatcher that she had been worried about leaving Michael in charge of the baby, but said she could not simply tell him he was not allowed to care for his own son.
She expressed fears that the pair could be in danger and that nobody would be able to find them if Michael left the area.
The recording has raised further questions about what may have been happening before Koah disappeared.
However, authorities have not publicly established a motive for the alleged attack, and the statements in the 911 call do not prove what Comer intended to do.
COURT RECORDS REVEAL A PREVIOUS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT
The latest developments have also brought attention to Comer’s previous legal history.
Court records show he had recently been placed on probation after pleading guilty to an offense involving domestic violence against Koah’s mother.
According to details reported by the Associated Press, Comer had pushed the baby’s mother while she was holding Koah, causing the infant to hit a dryer.
The earlier incident adds another troubling chapter to the family’s history and has prompted questions about the circumstances surrounding the child’s care.
Authorities have not said that the previous incident established a motive for the current allegations.
A FAMILY LEFT GRATEFUL THAT KOAH SURVIVED
Despite the horrifying circumstances, Koah’s survival has brought enormous relief to relatives.
His rescue came after an extensive search and a race against time to locate him beneath the ground.
Family members have spoken about the shock of what happened, while emphasizing that they are thankful the baby survived.
Authorities have not disclosed a confirmed motive, and investigators are continuing to examine the events leading up to Koah’s disappearance.
For now, the most important development is that the 11-month-old is out of hospital and expected to recover.
Michael Comer remains behind bars after being denied bond. His next court hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2026, as the criminal case continues.
