Father Faces Bond Hearing on Attempted Murder, Child Endangerment Charges After Infant Found in Dog Crate
The father of an 11-month-old child, found buried in a dog crate in Lexington County, South Carolina, is set to appear in court for a bond hearing on charges including attempted murder and unlawful conduct toward a child. The infant…
Charleston, SC, November 12, 2026 — A father is scheduled to appear in court for a bond hearing concerning serious charges related to his 11-month-old child. The child was discovered in Lexington County, South Carolina, under circumstances that led to the father’s arrest.
The father faces charges including attempted murder and unlawful conduct toward a child. According to available information, the infant was found buried in a dog crate. Despite the disturbing discovery, the child was found to be alive and is currently receiving medical attention.
The specific details surrounding the discovery and the timeline of events leading to the child being found in the dog crate have not been fully detailed. The father’s legal proceedings will include a bond hearing, where a judge will determine the conditions, if any, for his release from custody while the case progresses.
The location of the incident was Lexington County, South Carolina. Further information regarding the exact date of the discovery, the names of the individuals involved, or the status of the child’s ongoing medical care was not provided. The court appearance is a critical step in the legal process, allowing for the determination of bail conditions.
The charges of attempted murder and unlawful conduct toward a child indicate the severity of the allegations. Officials have not released further details regarding the case or the investigation at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by City Paper Staff on charlestoncitypaper.com, see more information here.
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