Idaho Family Speaks Out After 10-Month-Old Baby Is Found Dead Near Father Accused in Pregnant Wife’s Killing

A devastating family tragedy unfolded in Idaho in December 2023 after a 10-month-old boy was found dead near a roadside, just days after his pregnant mother was discovered dead inside the family home. The baby’s father was taken into custody, leaving relatives grieving the loss of multiple family members.

The infant, Zeke Gregory Best, had been the subject of an Amber Alert after authorities reported that he was missing alongside his father, Jeremy Albert Best, 48. The alert was issued after deputies discovered the body of Zeke’s mother, 38-year-old Kali Jean Randall, at a home in Victor, Idaho.

The case quickly drew national attention as investigators searched for the father and infant, hoping to locate the child safely.

Search Ends in Heartbreaking Discovery

On December 2, 2023, a group of hunters contacted authorities after finding a man in a sleeping bag along a road east of Idaho Falls. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, the man was reportedly naked and making unusual statements.

Deputies identified him as Jeremy Best, who was wanted in connection with the investigation into Randall’s death.

Officers subsequently located a vehicle down an embankment nearby. Zeke was found dead at the scene. Authorities did not immediately release all details surrounding the infant’s death, and the investigation continued.

The discovery brought a tragic end to the search for the baby, who had been missing since the Amber Alert was issued.

Family Shares Their Grief

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Randall’s family expressed the profound pain they were experiencing after losing Kali, Zeke and the unborn child she was carrying.

The family thanked members of the public for their support during the search and investigation. They also expressed gratitude to those who had helped spread information about the missing infant.

Kali’s brother, Brian Randall, previously described his sister as a kind and genuine person. He told PEOPLE that he had not suspected her husband of being involved in anything so terrible.

The family’s statements reflected the shock of losing loved ones under such devastating circumstances, with many questions still unanswered.

Investigation Into the Deaths

Authorities said Randall’s death was being investigated as a homicide. Jeremy Best was arrested on an outstanding warrant connected to her death after being medically cleared.

According to court documents reported by news outlets, Best faced murder charges related to Randall and the unborn child she was carrying. Investigators were also examining the circumstances surrounding Zeke’s death.

Officials did not immediately establish publicly all the details leading to the infant’s death. The criminal allegations against Best were subject to the legal process, and charges must be proven in court.

The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including local sheriff’s offices and Idaho State Police, as investigators worked to reconstruct the events and determine what happened to the family.

A Family Left With Unimaginable Loss

For Randall’s relatives, the tragedy meant grieving a woman, her infant son and the unborn baby she had been carrying. Their public statements showed the emotional toll of a case that began with a homicide investigation and ended with the discovery of a missing child.

The family’s loss also highlighted the importance of Amber Alerts and public cooperation when children are reported missing. Although the search generated widespread attention, it ended in a heartbreaking outcome.

As the investigation moved forward, authorities continued working to establish the facts surrounding the deaths and the events that preceded them.

Sources:

• PEOPLE
• CBS News
• The Washington Post