Michael Comer Case, 11-Month-Old Koah Sharpe Found Buried Alive in Dog Crate in South Carolina, Charges and Investigation Explained

An 11-month-old South Carolina boy was found alive inside a dog crate buried beneath dirt in a wooded area of Lexington County on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, about 24 hours after authorities believe he was placed underground.

The baby, Koah Sharpe, was found after searchers noticed freshly disturbed soil near his grandfather’s property. When deputies began probing and digging, they heard the infant crying. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon announced the discovery at a news conference and repeatedly credited the outcome to divine intervention. He described the baby as “clinging to life” but said he was crying when rescuers reached him.

Koah’s father, 25-year-old Michael Alexander Comer, had been arrested the night before on burglary and resisting-arrest allegations after deputies found him in an outbuilding near Batesburg-Leesville. Koah was not with him, and Comer gave investigators little useful information about where the child was.

Nearly 100 law enforcement and public-safety personnel took part in the search. Koah was taken to a hospital by emergency medical services. Sheriff Koon expressed hope for a full recovery and said that at 11 months old, Koah may not retain clear memories of the ordeal. Doctors had not publicly released a detailed prognosis.

The case raises questions about how the infant survived, what happened before he vanished, Comer’s criminal history, why no AMBER Alert was issued, and whether prosecutors could pursue attempted-murder or child-abuse charges.

As of the latest verified reporting, Comer had been arrested, but investigators had not announced a final set of criminal charges arising directly from the baby’s burial. No motive had been established publicly.

Michael Comer and Koah Sharpe Case: Quick Facts

Detail	Verified information
Father	Michael Alexander Comer
Father’s age	25
Child	Koah Sharpe
Child’s age	11 months
Location	Batesburg-Leesville area, Lexington County, South Carolina
Last seen together	Monday, November 9, 2026
Father arrested	Late Monday night, November 9
Baby rescued	Tuesday afternoon, November 10 (about 1:30–1:45 p.m. per the sheriff’s account)
Where baby was found	Wooded area near the home of Comer’s father (Parthenon Road area)
Distance from residence	Approximately 50 yards into the woods
How baby was found	Inside a towel-wrapped wire dog crate (about 2 ft by 2 ft) under roughly a foot of dirt
Estimated time buried	About 24 hours, per the sheriff (sometime between about 9 a.m. and noon Monday)
Baby’s condition	Alive, crying and taken to a hospital
Search agencies	Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Lexington County Fire Service, SLED, FBI and ATF
Initial arrest allegations	Burglary and resisting arrest
Additional charges	Under consideration with the solicitor’s office as of November 10
Motive	Not publicly established
Previous criminal proceedings	October 2026 guilty pleas reported from court records
Conviction related to baby’s burial	None

Case status: This is an active criminal investigation and child-safety matter, not a civil lawsuit or class-action settlement.

What Happened to 11-Month-Old Koah Sharpe in Lexington County, South Carolina?

According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Jay Koon’s November 10 news conference, Koah disappeared on Monday, November 9, after being left briefly in his father’s care.

Koah was staying with family near Parthenon Road, near Batesburg-Leesville. WIS reported that Comer’s mother, Koah’s paternal grandmother, had been caring for him when Comer arrived. She left to run an errand, expecting another caregiver to arrive. By the time that person reached the house, Comer and the baby were both gone.

Some national reports describe the arrangement slightly differently, including who left Koah with Comer. The accounts agree on the central sequence: Koah was briefly in his father’s care and both disappeared before another caregiver arrived.

Monday, November 9: The baby disappears

Relatives reported Koah missing Monday afternoon, and authorities began searching that afternoon. Investigators searched places connected to Comer and tried to trace his movements.

The sheriff said Comer moved among several places in Lexington County even though he had no vehicle of his own, and police believed he got rides from other people. Video and other information indicated Comer had been in the Batesburg-Leesville area, at times without the baby. That raised a critical question: if Comer was traveling without Koah, where was the child?

Monday night: Comer is arrested, but Koah is missing

Deputies found Comer late Monday night in an outbuilding at a residence off Columbia Avenue in Batesburg-Leesville. He was arrested on burglary and resisting-arrest charges. Koah was not with him, and Comer provided little information about the child’s whereabouts.

The arrest did not end the missing-child investigation. Search teams kept working, and concern for the infant’s safety grew.

Tuesday, November 10: The search expands

A large multi-agency search continued into Tuesday. Nearly 100 personnel took part from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Lexington County Fire Service, local agencies, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Authorities focused on property connected to Comer’s father and the nearby woods. Then investigators noticed something unusual.

How Was Koah Sharpe Found Buried Alive in a Dog Crate?

About 50 yards into the woods near Comer’s father’s home, searchers found an area covered with pine straw and freshly disturbed dirt that looked different from the surrounding ground. They began probing and digging and heard a baby crying beneath the soil.

The sound led them to a shallow underground space holding a wire dog crate. Inside was Koah Sharpe, alive. Rescuers dug urgently to reach him, and he was crying loudly when pulled out. An ambulance took him to a hospital.

What did the dog crate look like?

The sheriff described a wire crate about two feet by two feet with open wire slats. It was wrapped in a towel and placed in a shallow hole under roughly a foot of dirt. Koon suggested the towel may have created an air pocket that let the infant keep breathing. That is the sheriff’s preliminary explanation, not a confirmed medical finding.

Was Koah buried for a full 24 hours?

Authorities estimated about 24 hours. Sheriff Koon placed the burial sometime between about 9 a.m. and noon on Monday, and rescuers uncovered Koah around 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday. The estimate comes from investigators’ understanding of Comer’s movements and the time the child was missing. The exact time Koah was placed underground has not been publicly established, and no medical test has conclusively proved he spent exactly 24 hours in the crate.

How Did Koah Sharpe Survive Underground for So Long?

Sheriff Koon offered two possible explanations.

First, the wire crate and surrounding towel may have left space for breathable air. Unlike an airtight container, the crate had wire openings, and the towel and soil may have left some air around the child.

Second, the cold overnight temperatures may have slowed the child’s metabolism and breathing, which could have bought additional time.

These are preliminary observations. No publicly verified medical report explains how Koah survived. The available reporting does not establish how much oxygen he had, whether he suffered oxygen deprivation, or whether any long-term complications developed.

Could the baby have suffered lasting injuries?

After an event like this, potential medical concerns can include breathing difficulties, dehydration, hypothermia and complications from restricted oxygen. Listing those risks is not a diagnosis. Only Koah’s treating physicians can determine his injuries, treatment needs and outlook. The verified facts are that he survived and was hospitalized for evaluation and care.

What does Koah Sharpe look like?

Authorities described Koah as a bright boy with reddish-blond hair and blue eyes who weighed about 20 pounds and often used a pacifier.

Who Is Michael Alexander Comer, the Father of Koah Sharpe?

Michael Alexander Comer is a 25-year-old South Carolina man identified by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department as Koah’s father. He is connected to the Batesburg-Leesville area and became the focus of the search for the missing infant. Authorities said he had no vehicle of his own and traveled to different places around Lexington County on Monday. Public reporting has not established his occupation, full family background or a verified explanation for his movements.

Did Michael Comer have previous criminal charges?

Yes. Reporting based on South Carolina court records identifies earlier proceedings involving Comer. FITSNews reported that he entered two guilty pleas on October 8, 2026, about a month before Koah disappeared:

• Aggravated breach of peace, stemming from an earlier assault-and-battery allegation.
• Third-degree domestic violence, reduced from a second-degree domestic-violence charge.

According to that reporting, Comer received a youthful-offender sentence on the aggravated breach-of-peace matter, with the prison term suspended after credit for time served and 13 months of probation. A separate firearm-related allegation from a July incident was reportedly dropped.

These details separate three different things: prior arrests and accusations, charges that were reduced or dismissed, and charges to which Comer reportedly pleaded guilty. A dismissed allegation should not be described as a conviction.

Was Michael Comer already on probation?

Court-record-based reporting indicates Comer was placed on probation in October 2026. That raises the possibility of a probation-violation proceeding after his November arrest. No verified revocation order or new sentencing decision was found, and the new arrest does not automatically mean probation has been revoked.

Why Did Michael Comer Allegedly Bury His Son? The Motive Is Not Established

Investigators have not publicly established a motive.

Sheriff Koon acknowledged that Comer and Koah’s mother had experienced earlier difficulties and discussed how children can get caught in disputes between parents. Early missing-person alerts described custody concerns. That has led to questions about whether the disappearance was tied to a family conflict or custody disagreement.

The sheriff did not establish that a custody dispute caused the burial. There is no verified public evidence of a specific custody order, retaliatory threat or statement explaining why the child was placed underground. The custody arrangements in place on November 9 have not been independently verified.

Parental disagreement, custody rights and criminal child endangerment are legally separate matters. No parent has legal authority to seriously endanger a child’s life because the parents disagree about care or visitation.

What Criminal Charges Does Michael Comer Face in South Carolina?

As of the November 10 reports, Comer had been arrested on burglary and resisting-arrest charges. Sheriff Koon said investigators were working with the solicitor’s office (the local prosecutor) on additional charges tied to Koah’s disappearance and discovery. Public information does not establish that Comer had been formally charged with attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child or kidnapping in connection with the burial. Any later charges must be confirmed through an official announcement or charging document.

The charges already announced: burglary and resisting arrest

The burglary allegation falls under South Carolina’s burglary statutes (S.C. Code §§ 16-11-311 and 16-11-312), and resisting arrest is addressed in S.C. Code § 16-9-320. The degree of burglary charged, and the facts behind the allegation, have not been detailed in the reporting reviewed.

Could Michael Comer be charged with attempted murder in South Carolina?

Potentially, depending on the evidence.

S.C. Code § 16-3-29 defines attempted murder as attempting to kill another person with intent to kill and malice aforethought. The maximum sentence is 30 years in prison, and the statute bars suspending the sentence or granting probation. South Carolina classifies attempted murder as a “violent” and “most serious” offense (S.C. Code §§ 16-1-60 and 16-1-90), which carries consequences for parole eligibility and for any future “most serious offense” sentencing.

It would not be enough for prosecutors to show only that a child was placed in extreme danger. They would need evidence of intent to kill and an attempt. Evidence that could matter includes who placed the crate underground, the circumstances of the burial, communications, witness testimony and forensic findings. Attempted murder is a possible legal issue, not a confirmed charge arising from this incident.

Could South Carolina’s child-endangerment law apply to Michael Comer?

Yes. The conduct investigators described raises questions under S.C. Code § 63-5-70, South Carolina’s unlawful-conduct-toward-a-child statute. It applies to a parent, guardian, custodian or person responsible for a child’s welfare, and covers conduct that:

1. Places a child at unreasonable risk of harm affecting life, physical or mental health, or safety.
2. Unlawfully or maliciously causes bodily harm that endangers or is likely to endanger the child’s life or health.
3. Constitutes willful abandonment.

A violation is a felony punishable by a discretionary fine, up to 10 years in prison, or both. The unreasonable-risk provision does not necessarily require permanent injury, because creating a legally sufficient unreasonable danger can itself be relevant.

A different recent South Carolina case involved a father accused of leaving his daughter unattended outside a retailer. See South Carolina Father John-Michael Dooley Charged After Leaving 6-Year-Old Daughter Alone Outside Charleston Target for Pokémon Cards. The facts are different, but the same statute explains why investigators can examine danger to a child even when the child survives.

Could aggravated assault or serious child-abuse charges apply to Michael Comer?

Assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (S.C. Code § 16-3-600(B)). This felony can apply when a person unlawfully injures another and either great bodily injury results or the act is done by means likely to produce death or great bodily injury. The maximum is 20 years in prison.

Inflicting great bodily injury upon a child (S.C. Code § 16-3-95). This felony carries up to 20 years. Great bodily injury means an injury creating a substantial risk of death or causing serious or permanent disfigurement or prolonged impairment. Whether it could be established depends on medical findings, and hospitalization alone does not satisfy every statutory element.

Child abuse and neglect definitions (S.C. Code § 63-7-20). These definitions drive child-protection investigations by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), separate from the criminal case.

What is the difference between child neglect and attempted murder?

Unlawful conduct toward a child can focus on unreasonable danger, endangerment or abandonment. Attempted murder requires proof of intent to kill and an attempted killing. The elements and penalties differ, and prosecutors must weigh those differences before deciding which charges the evidence supports.

For general background on child-welfare investigations and criminal consequences, see Child Neglect Laws, Warning Signs, Reporting and Penalties (2026), What the Ohio Nine-Children Case Shows.

Could Michael Comer be charged with kidnapping his own child?

This needs care because South Carolina’s general kidnapping statute has a parental exception. S.C. Code § 16-3-910 prohibits unlawfully seizing, confining, abducting or carrying away another person without legal authority, but its wording excepts a minor taken by a parent. That makes it inaccurate to assume every instance of a parent taking their own child is kidnapping under this statute.

Other laws, including custody-related provisions, may still apply. S.C. Code § 63-5-30 addresses parental rights and responsibilities and prohibits a parent from forcibly taking a child from the guardianship of the parent legally entitled to custody. The analysis would need information on parental status, court orders, the circumstances of the removal and any other relevant conduct. No kidnapping charge related to Koah’s disappearance has been verified.

What happens at a bond hearing for Michael Comer?

Bail in South Carolina is governed by the state constitution (Article I, § 15) and S.C. Code § 17-15-10 et seq., which direct judges to weigh the nature of the offense, danger to the community and flight risk. Serious new charges, a recent probation sentence and the circumstances of this case could all bear on whether bond is set. No bond decision on any child-related charges has been reported.

Why Was No AMBER Alert Issued for Koah Sharpe?

This is one of the most important unanswered questions in the case. At the November 10 news conference, Sheriff Koon said no AMBER Alert was issued because Comer had no vehicle, and he indicated that investigators lacked the vehicle description and license plate information needed for an alert.

SLED’s published AMBER Alert criteria are broader. Activation generally requires law enforcement to establish:

• That an abduction is believed to have occurred.
• That the child faces an immediate danger of serious harm or death.
• That other reasonable explanations for the disappearance have been excluded.
• That enough descriptive information exists to help the public locate the child, the suspect or the vehicle.
• That the required information has been entered into the National Crime Information Center.

The official criteria do not expressly say investigators must always have a license plate or vehicle description.

Does that mean police violated AMBER Alert rules?

Not necessarily. The criteria require several determinations, and the available information does not show what investigators knew at each stage or which criteria they considered unmet. A missing vehicle description may have limited what authorities thought they could distribute effectively, but it should not be treated as an absolute stand-alone requirement under SLED’s published policy.

The legitimate open question is: which specific AMBER Alert requirement did investigators decide was not met in Koah’s case? The sheriff’s explanation and SLED’s written criteria should be read together.

What Happens to Koah Sharpe After His Rescue?

The immediate concern is Koah’s health and safety. Authorities confirmed he was taken to a hospital but did not say where he will live after discharge or what custody decisions will follow.

Can DSS take emergency custody of Koah Sharpe?

Under S.C. Code § 63-7-620, law enforcement can take a child into emergency protective custody in specified situations, including when officers have probable cause to believe abuse or neglect puts the child’s life, health or safety in substantial and imminent danger and there is not enough time to get a court order. The law also sets rules for emergency medical care and notice to DSS. Other sections of Title 63 govern preliminary investigation, legal custody and family court proceedings.

The legal framework may involve decisions about immediate safety, relatives who can provide care and whether protective court orders are needed. No specific DSS placement or custody ruling for Koah has been independently confirmed.

Could Michael Comer lose his parental rights?

Potentially, but not automatically. Criminal charges, temporary protective custody and permanent termination of parental rights are separate legal processes. Termination is governed by S.C. Code § 63-7-2570, and family courts must follow child-welfare statutes and due-process requirements before permanently terminating rights. A parent’s arrest does not itself end parental rights. Whether such a proceeding will occur here has not been confirmed.

Can Koah Sharpe or His Family File a Civil Lawsuit Against Michael Comer?

Potentially. If evidence shows someone wrongfully caused the infant physical injuries, medical expenses or other compensable harm, a civil claim could be possible under South Carolina law. A claim for a minor generally needs an authorized adult representative and compliance with procedural rules, and court approval is typically required to settle a minor’s claim. South Carolina’s general three-year limitation period for personal-injury claims (S.C. Code § 15-3-530) can be tolled while a person is a minor (S.C. Code § 15-3-40).

A criminal conviction is not always required before a civil action can be filed. The two proceedings have different purposes and burdens of proof. Crime victims and families may also have rights under the South Carolina Victim’s Bill of Rights (Constitution Article I, § 24) and may be eligible for state victim compensation (S.C. Code § 16-3-1110 et seq.), which is separate from any lawsuit.

Is there already a lawsuit over what happened to Koah Sharpe?

No civil lawsuit connected to the burial was verified in the reporting reviewed. There is no confirmed settlement, class action, compensation amount or claim form. This case is also different from a homicide prosecution because Koah survived. A separate, unrelated case involving alleged fatal harm to a child is covered in Caprice Williams Charged With Murder of 10-Year-Old Malayshia Alford, What Happened in Philadelphia and What Pennsylvania Law Says. That case involves different defendants, facts and Pennsylvania law.

Could Michael Comer Face a Probation Violation in South Carolina?

Yes, that is a possible additional issue. Court-record-based reporting indicates Comer was serving probation after his October 2026 guilty pleas. A new arrest or alleged criminal conduct can lead probation officials and prosecutors to review whether supervision conditions were violated. South Carolina’s probation statutes (S.C. Code § 24-21-410 et seq.) set the procedures for violation and revocation.

A revocation proceeding is not the same as a trial on new charges, and a court must follow the applicable procedures before ordering revocation or additional consequences. No revocation decision was identified in the reports reviewed.

Why Were the FBI, ATF and SLED Involved in the Koah Sharpe Search?

Local and federal agencies worked together during the urgent missing-child search.

Agency	Reported role
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department	Local investigation and search coordination
Lexington County Fire Service	Search and rescue assistance
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)	State investigative support
FBI	Federal investigative and search assistance
ATF	Federal law-enforcement assistance

Federal involvement does not automatically mean federal charges have been filed, because federal agencies can assist a local investigation without taking over the prosecution. No federal indictment tied to Koah’s disappearance or burial was verified in the latest reporting.

Michael Comer and Koah Sharpe Case Timeline

Date	Development
May 13, 2026	Earlier domestic-violence arrest involving Comer, per court-record-based reporting
July 22, 2026	Additional earlier criminal allegations arise
October 8, 2026	Comer reportedly enters guilty pleas in two earlier cases
November 9, morning	Koah is last seen in his father’s care near Parthenon Road
November 9, afternoon	Family members report Koah missing and a search begins
November 9, night	Comer is arrested in Batesburg-Leesville on burglary and resisting-arrest charges; the child is not found
November 10, morning	Large multi-agency search continues
November 10, afternoon	Searchers find disturbed soil and hear Koah crying
November 10	Koah is rescued from a buried dog crate and taken to a hospital
November 10	Sheriff Koon discusses the rescue, the investigation and possible additional charges at a news conference
November 11	Latest reviewed reporting leaves additional charges, motive and Koah’s full medical prognosis unresolved

Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Comer and Koah Sharpe

Who is Michael Comer?

Michael Alexander Comer is a 25-year-old South Carolina man identified by investigators as the father of 11-month-old Koah Sharpe, who was found alive in a buried dog crate in Lexington County.

What did Michael Comer allegedly do?

Authorities say Comer took Koah on November 9, after which the child disappeared. Searchers found Koah buried in a towel-wrapped dog crate on November 10. Investigators were working on additional charges. Responsibility for each alleged act must be established through evidence and legal proceedings.

Was the baby found alive?

Yes. Koah was crying when rescuers found him on November 10 and was taken to a hospital.

How long was Koah buried?

Sheriff Koon estimated about 24 hours. The exact duration has not been independently established.

How did Koah survive?

The sheriff suggested the towel-wrapped wire crate may have left an air space and mentioned cold temperatures as a possible factor. No definitive medical explanation has been publicly verified.

Where was the baby buried?

In a wooded area about 50 yards from the home of Comer’s father in the Parthenon Road area of Lexington County, South Carolina.

Who found Koah Sharpe?

Members of a multi-agency search noticed freshly disturbed soil, began digging and heard Koah crying beneath it.

Why did Comer allegedly bury his son?

No motive has been established publicly. Authorities mentioned earlier family difficulties, but a specific reason remains unconfirmed.

Was Michael Comer arrested?

Yes. Deputies arrested him late on November 9 on burglary and resisting-arrest charges.

Has Michael Comer been charged with attempted murder?

No verified announcement of an attempted-murder charge arising from the burial was located in the November 10 reporting. Prosecutors were considering additional charges.

What is the penalty for attempted murder in South Carolina?

Up to 30 years in prison under S.C. Code § 16-3-29, with no suspension of the sentence or probation.

Does Comer have previous convictions?

Court-record-based reporting indicates he pleaded guilty in October 2026 to aggravated breach of peace and third-degree domestic violence. Those proceedings are separate from the missing-child investigation.

Why was there no AMBER Alert?

The sheriff cited the lack of a vehicle description. SLED’s published criteria are broader and do not expressly make a vehicle description mandatory in every case. The full reasoning has not been publicly established.

Is Koah still in the hospital?

The latest verified reports say he was hospitalized after the rescue. No later discharge announcement was located.

Can Comer regain custody?

Any future custody decision would depend on the child’s safety, family court proceedings, applicable law and any criminal or protective orders. No final custody determination has been verified.

Has anyone filed a lawsuit?

No related civil lawsuit has been verified.

What happens next?

Investigators and the solicitor’s office must decide whether further charges are supported. Other possible developments include a bond hearing, court filings, probation proceedings, medical updates and child-protection decisions.

What Happens Next in the Michael Comer Investigation?

Several issues remain unresolved. First, prosecutors must determine the appropriate charges, if any, arising from Koah’s disappearance and discovery. Second, investigators must reconstruct the timeline, including how the child reached the wooded location, who placed the crate there and when. Third, medical professionals must evaluate Koah’s health and whether he suffered lasting harm. Fourth, child-protection authorities may need to address his future safety and living arrangements.

The outcome of any criminal case will depend on evidence presented through the legal process. Comer is entitled to the presumption of innocence on the new allegations unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Bottom Line

Eleven-month-old Koah Sharpe survived an extraordinary ordeal after being found alive in a shallow underground space inside a dog crate in Lexington County on November 10, 2026. The search, involving nearly 100 emergency and law-enforcement personnel, ended when investigators heard the infant crying beneath freshly disturbed soil. His father, Michael Alexander Comer, had already been arrested on separate burglary and resisting-arrest allegations.

The discovery raises serious questions under South Carolina’s criminal and child-protection laws, but the specific charges and motive connected to the burial had not been established in the latest reviewed reports. The most important developments now concern Koah’s recovery, investigators’ findings, any new charges and the legal steps taken to protect the child. The rescue was a rare and fortunate outcome in a missing-infant investigation that began with high urgency.

Official Documents, Laws and News Sources

1. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department — Update: Lexington County Missing Infant. Official missing-child announcement, identity, investigation and agency involvement.
2. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department — Initial Missing Infant Notice. Initial public announcement.
3. WIS News 10 — Sheriff: Missing Lexington County Baby Found Alive After Being Buried in Dog Crate. November 10 news conference, rescue details, timeline and court-record reporting.
4. ABC News — Missing 11-Month-Old Boy Taken by Father Found Buried Alive After 24 Hours. Rescue, criminal allegations, medical status and additional-charge discussion.
5. WACH — Missing 11-Month-Old Boy Found Buried Alive in Dog Crate, ‘Clinging to Life,’ Sheriff Says. Grandmother’s errand, Comer’s arrest and the solicitor’s review of additional charges.
6. Reuters — Baby Boy Found Alive After Believed Buried for 24 Hours. Independent reporting from the sheriff’s news conference.
7. FITSNews — Search Underway for Missing South Carolina Infant. Earlier criminal proceedings based on reported court records.
8. South Carolina Legislature — Title 16, Chapter 3. Attempted murder (§ 16-3-29), injury to a child (§ 16-3-95), assault (§ 16-3-600) and kidnapping (§ 16-3-910).
9. South Carolina Legislature — Title 63, Chapter 5. Parental rights (§ 63-5-30) and unlawful conduct toward a child (§ 63-5-70).
10. South Carolina Legislature — Title 63, Chapter 7. Child protection and emergency custody.
11. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division — AMBER Alert Activation Criteria. Official AMBER Alert standards and activation process.

Verification note: Full arrest affidavits, later child-related charging documents, detailed medical findings and any family court records were not independently available for review. This article separates announced charges from possible future charges and treats allegations as allegations.

Disclaimer: AllAboutLawyer.com is an independent legal-information and news website, not a law firm. This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Michael Comer is presumed innocent of unresolved criminal allegations unless and until proven guilty in court. Reporting may change as investigators and prosecutors release more information.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department statements, local and national news reports of the sheriff’s news conference (WIS, WACH, ABC News), SLED’s published AMBER Alert criteria and the South Carolina Code of Laws, as of November 11, 2026. Last Updated: November 11, 2026.