Father Charged with Attempted Murder After Infant Found Alive in Buried Dog Crate
In Lexington County, South Carolina, a father has been charged with attempted murder after his 11-month-old son was found alive, having been buried in a dog crate.
Lima, OH, November 11, 2026 — In Lexington County, South Carolina, a father faces charges of attempted murder following an incident where his 11-month-old son was discovered alive. The infant had reportedly been buried in a dog crate.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the burial and the discovery of the child were not fully elaborated in the available information. The specific timeline leading up to the discovery remains unclear. Law enforcement officials in Lexington County initiated an investigation after the child was found.
The father, whose name was not provided, has been formally charged by authorities. The charge of attempted murder indicates the severity with which law enforcement is treating the case. The motive behind the alleged act and the precise sequence of events are currently under investigation.
The condition of the 11-month-old child at the time of discovery, and their current health status, were not specified. Information regarding how the child was found, and by whom, was also not detailed. The investigation is ongoing, and further information is expected to be released by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department as it becomes available. The specific legal proceedings and court dates have not yet been announced. The report does not specify the exact location within Lexington County where the incident occurred.
Story summarized from the original created by WIS News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.hometownstations.com, see more information here.
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