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South Carolina father faces attempted murder charges after his infant son was found buried in a dog crate.
Authorities found 11-month-old Koah Sharp in a buried dog crate after a search that lasted about 24 hours. He was released from the hospital and is expected to recover; his father, Michael Comer, faces attempted murder charges.
What the reports agree on
- Michael Comer, 25, was charged with attempted murder after his 11-month-old son, Koah Sharp, was found buried in a dog crate. Guardian US, Newsweek, CBS News, ABC News
- The search for Koah lasted about 24 hours before rescuers found him beneath freshly disturbed soil. Guardian US, Newsweek, CBS News, ABC News
- Koah was released from the hospital and is expected to recover fully. Guardian US, Newsweek, CBS News, ABC News
- Authorities said Comer was found hiding in a building or outbuilding in Batesburg-Leesville. Guardian US, Newsweek, ABC News
- Court records show Comer pleaded guilty to domestic violence and aggravated breach-of-peace charges and was sentenced to probation in October. Guardian US, CBS News, ABC News
Where reports differ
- Newsweek lists unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference and burglary among the other charges Comer faces, while CBS News lists burglary and child-endangerment charges. Newsweek
- ABC News lists unlawful conduct toward a child and custodial interference among the other charges, but does not include burglary in its list. ABC News
- CBS News reports that a judge denied Comer bond and set his next hearing for Dec. 10. CBS News
Reported by one outlet
- The Guardian US reports that authorities had not disclosed a motive and that it was not immediately known whether Comer had a lawyer. Guardian US
- Newsweek reports that more than 100 law enforcement and public safety personnel took part in the search. Newsweek
- CBS News reports that authorities said Comer tried to flee the state. CBS News
- ABC News reports that authorities said Comer left with his son on Monday, prompting a search over custody-related concerns. ABC News
The original reports
- ABC News Father accused of burying 11-month-old son alive denied bond
- CBS News Man accused of burying baby tried to flee state, authorities say
- Newsweek Michael Comer Faces String Of Charges After Baby Found Buried Alive
- Guardian US Father of South Carolina infant who survived being buried alive charged with attempted murder