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Buried alive: 911 call reveals fear, panic when baby was missing

Ronald Green
Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM · 1 min read
Buried alive: 911 call reveals fear, panic when baby was missing  — Augusta Technology news

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A judge denied bond for the father accused of burying his 11‑month‑old son alive in rural Lexington County, as newly released 911 audio reveals the desperate call that alerted authorities the baby was missing.Michael Comer, 25, appeared in court Thursday morning in Lexington County, where a judge refused to set bond on the most serious charges. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Lexington County main courthouse.Comer is charged with attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference and burglary in connection with the disappearance and burial of his son, Koah Sharp.Koah was found Tuesday, buried inside a wire dog crate about a foot underground in a wooded area off Parthenon Road outside Batesburg-Leesville. Deputies say the crate was wrapped in a towel that trapped enough air for the baby to survive nearly 24 hours. He was crying loudly when rescuers uncovered the disturbed patch of earth and dug him

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