Father faces attempted murder charge in case of baby found alive in crate
Michael Comer, 25, the father of 11-month-old Koah Sharp, was charged with attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference and burglary after the boy was found alive Tuesday buried in a dog crate in Lexington County, South Carolina, the sheriff's office said Wednesday.
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Lexington County Sheriff Brayn “Jay” Koon said Comer allegedly took the child Monday. The boy was dug out of the ground Tuesday afternoon after being buried for around 24 hours in a wire crate wrapped in a towel, police said.
Koon said the towel likely created an air pocket that allowed the child to breathe, and cool weather may also have helped him survive. Comer had been arrested on a burglary charge after being found in an outbuilding Monday night, the sheriff's office said.
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