Baby boy found alive in South Carolina after believed buried for 24 hours, police say
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM · 1 min read
The infant was found wrapped in a towel in a dog crate, shallowly buried in the woods, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.