Father Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Infant Found Buried Alive
In Lexington County, South Carolina, a father, Michael Comer, faces charges including attempted murder after his 11-month-old son, Koah Sharp, was found buried alive in a dog crate.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 11, 2026 —
A father in Lexington County, South Carolina, is facing serious charges after his infant son was discovered buried alive in a dog crate. The father has been identified as Michael Comer.
Comer is charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident involving his 11-month-old son, Koah Sharp. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of the child were not detailed in the provided information. The child, Koah Sharp, was found in a dog crate under circumstances that led authorities to file the charges.
Further details regarding the exact date of the incident, the condition of the infant Koah Sharp following the discovery, or any other individuals involved were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be pending. The identity of the law enforcement agency that filed the charges was not provided.
The report did not specify if Michael Comer has entered a plea to the charges. Information regarding bail or his current custody status was also not provided. The case is developing, and further updates are expected as authorities release more information. The specific location within Lexington County where the incident occurred was not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by WIS News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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