The Search For The Missing 10-Month-Old Baby Has Come To An End After 36 Hours
Please note: This story, originally reported in December 2023, is being republished.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 10-month-old infant from Idaho, Zeke Best, was tragically found deceased by law enforcement over the weekend, just a day after an Amber Alert was issued for the child. The distressing incident unfolded as authorities apprehended the baby’s father, Jeremy Albert Best, who was taken into custody based on an arrest warrant related to the death of his wife.
The distressing discovery was made by police approximately 24 miles east of Idaho Falls, following a report from a vigilant hunter who noticed a peculiar sight – a man, later identified as Jeremy Albert Best, wrapped in a sleeping bag by the roadside, unclothed, and making unusual statements.
“The caller reported that the man was naked and behaving oddly,” said police officials in a statement.
The arrest warrant for Best was issued on Friday, suspecting his involvement in the abduction of his own child in Teton County, according to information released by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. A subsequent search led officers to Best’s vehicle, which was lodged in an embankment off the road. Sadly, the lifeless body of baby Zeke was discovered at the scene, prompting an extensive investigation by Idaho State Police and the FBI, among other agencies.
The seriousness of the situation was further compounded as authorities revealed that Jeremy Albert Best was also being sought in connection with an ongoing investigation into the death of his wife, Kali Jean Randall. Randall’s deceased body was found in her Victor residence just a day earlier, with the Teton County Sheriff’s Office classifying the incident as a homicide.
Bonneville County detectives, Idaho State Police, and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office are diligently processing the scene and continuing their efforts to unravel the complexities of this tragic crime, as reported by CBS affiliate KBOI-TV.
Jeremy Albert Best is currently held in the Bonneville County Jail, awaiting his arraignment. Despite attempts to confirm the assignment of a defense attorney to Best’s case, information remained unconfirmed as of Saturday evening.
In a solemn statement, authorities extended their condolences, acknowledging the profound impact on the victims’ family. “Our thoughts are with the family of the victims involved in this case,” emphasized law enforcement officials as the investigation unfolds. The community remains deeply affected by this heartbreaking story, emphasizing the imperative for swift and thorough justice in the face of such unimaginable tragedy.
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Sources: CBS News