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

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. Although news cameras were in the courtroom, Comer was hidden from view − behind a door that the judge could see beyond but others in the courtroom could not. Comer showed no remorse for attempting to kill his son, Koah, and tried to leave the state, said Tyler Douglas, lead investigator for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Judge Gary W. Reinhart approved a public defender for Comer and set a hearing for Dec. 10.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 Tu