South Carolina father charged with attempted murder after burying infant son alive

Rescue and immediate aftermath details

Koah Sharp was discovered by rescuers after approximately twenty-four hours of being trapped in a dog crate within woods on neighbor property. The infant cried while covered in dirt before stopping once freed from the truck where he sat upright. Sheriff Jay Koon confirmed the boy was released Tuesday night and expected to make a full recovery soon. Michael Comer, aged twenty-five, has been held in custody since Monday when Koah disappeared from his care.

Investigation findings and survival factors

Authorities found freshly disturbed soil and heard cries before locating the child who likely survived due to cool temperatures. An air pocket created by a towel wrapped around the crate below ground helped keep Koah alive during the search. First responders searched the rural area for the boy with reddish blond hair until his cries were heard. Surveillance video showed Comer without the baby on Monday afternoon before he was arrested while hiding in a building.

Charges and court proceedings update

Comer has been denied bond at a Thursday hearing after showing no remorse for attempting to kill his son. The accused confronts accusations of attempted murder, burglary, and putting a child in danger regarding the missing person's case. His grandfather stated Comer had planned to take the boy out of state possibly to New York to avoid the mother. A court hearing was originally planned for Thursday regarding the new charges filed against him.