An Idaho family is reeling after a man was allegedly found naked next to hisdead 10-month-old childdays after the boy’s mother — who was the man’s wife — was found dead in a homicide.
Jeremy Albert Best, 48, was discovered in a sleeping bag on the side of a road east of Idaho Falls on Saturday after having made “odd statements” earlier that morning, according to a press release from theBonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said in the release that Best, who authorities had previously said was a suspect in his wife’s death, was taken to the Bonneville County Jail after he was medically cleared. “Best will remain incarcerated until arraignment before the court,” the sheriff’s office noted.
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“We thank all of you for walking with us during this time,” Randall’s family said in a statement to the media, including PEOPLE, after Zeke was found dead and his father was taken into custody.“Our Zeke is now at rest with his loving mama and unborn sibling,” the family spokesperson added. “The pain we feel is unimaginable and we thank everyone for their support. You will never know how you have lifted our family up during this time."
Kali’s brother Brian Randall previously told PEOPLE his sister “was absolutely a genuine beautiful soul” and that he never suspected Best, her husband, of anything but “a normal guy.”
“Sometimes maybe you don’t know people,” Brian said, noting he was not aware of any conflicts between the couple.
Kali Jean Randall.Kali Jean Randall/ Instagram
Kali Jean Randall/ Instagram
Brian confirmed to PEOPLE earlier this week that his sister met Best in 2009. The couple married in September 2022, her social media posts show. Kali was an artist who made handcrafted jewelry and formerly worked as a veterinarian technician, her brother told PEOPLE.
Bonneville County Coroner Rick Taylor told theEast Idaho Newsthat a cause of death for Zeke has not yet been determined.
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“Our thoughts are with the family of the victims involved in this case,” the sheriff’s office said. “Further information about this case will be available at an appropriate time in the future as the investigation is still ongoing.”
source: people.com
