In a heartbreaking tragedy out of Idaho, 10-month-old Zeke Best was found lifeless by law enforcement this past weekend—only a day after an Amber Alert was issued for his disappearance. The chilling case took a darker turn when authorities arrested the child’s father, Jeremy Albert Best, who is now in custody on a warrant connected to the mysterious death of his wife.
The distressing discovery came about 24 miles east of Idaho Falls, sparked by a call from a watchful hunter who stumbled upon a chilling sight: a man, later identified as Jeremy Albert Best, lying naked and wrapped only in a sleeping bag along the roadside, muttering strange and unsettling remarks. “The caller reported that the man was naked and making odd statements,” police officials confirmed in a statement, underscoring the eerie nature of the encounter.
On Friday, an arrest warrant was issued for Jeremy Albert Best, suspecting his role in the kidnapping of his own infant son in Teton County, according to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. A subsequent search led officers to Best’s vehicle, found lodged in a roadside embankment. Tragically, the lifeless body of 10-month-old Zeke was discovered at the scene, triggering a full-scale investigation involving the Idaho State Police, the FBI, and multiple agencies.
The severity of the case deepened as authorities revealed that Best was also wanted in connection with the death of his wife, Kali Jean Randall. Just one day earlier, Randall’s body was found in her home in Victor, with the Teton County Sheriff’s Office officially classifying the death as a homicide.
Detectives from Bonneville County, Idaho State Police, and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office are meticulously processing the scene, tirelessly working to piece together the tragic puzzle of this heartbreaking case, according to CBS affiliate KBOI-TV. Jeremy Albert Best remains in Bonneville County Jail, awaiting his arraignment. Efforts to confirm whether a defense attorney has been assigned to him have so far been unsuccessful, with no official information available as of Saturday evening.
In a solemn statement, authorities extended their deepest condolences to the grieving family, recognizing the immense pain caused by this tragedy. “Our thoughts are with the family of the victims as we continue to investigate this heartbreaking case,” law enforcement officials said. The community remains shaken, united in sorrow and demanding swift, thorough justice to bring closure to this devastating ordeal.
