Idaho man faces new charge in family murder case for the death of 10-month-old son Zeke Best

Jeremy Best has been charged with three counts of murder in the first degree, according to an indictment by a Teton County grand jury that was unsealed.

Best is accused of killing his pregnant wife, her unborn baby, and their 10-month-old son Zeke Best. According to the indictment, Jeremy inflicted an injury on the boy’s neck that caused his death. He also faces three enhancements for use of a firearm or other deadly weapon in the commission of the three murders.

On November 30, officers responded to a disturbance call placed by a neighbor. Kali was found shot to death in her home, and Zeke was missing. Authorities issued an Amber Alert as they searched for Jeremy and his black Chevy Tahoe. The next day, Hunters found Jeremy sleeping near a deserted road. Officers responded and found Zeke dead near the scene.

Under the circumstances of this case, Idaho law allows Best to be prosecuted in Teton County for all three murders, even though Zeke Best was found in Bonneville County.

The indictment supersedes the Amended Criminal Complaint against Jeremy in Teton County. As a result, there will not be a preliminary hearing. Proceedings have been halted while the court awaits a mental competency evaluation from the department of Health and Welfare.

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