11-month-old found alive after being buried near SC home: Deputies
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH
Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 1:50 AM · 1 min read
The infant was found alive and screaming inside a 2-foot-by-2-foot dog crate that had been buried near his father's home, investigators say.