Detroit judge calls suspect in Na'Ziyah Harris case 'monster,' orders him to stand trial
After a four day preliminary exam and 23 witnesses, Jarvis Butts was ordered to stand trial for murder, sexual assault of Harris, 13.
Testimonies resume in hearing to decide if man will stand trial in murder of Na’Ziyah Harris
On Jan. 8, 2025, a Detroit Police Department sergeant testified that the last person she contacted before going missing was Butts. She also testified Butts called his business partner while he was in jail to move a phone he allegedly hid in a car. Testimonies are expected to resume on Jan. 9, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Suspect will stand trial in connection Na'Ziyah Harris disappearance, murder
Jarvis Butts is now heading to trial for the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris. Judge Aliyah Sabree calling him a monster, saying she believes the teenager has died.
Suspect denied sexual relationship with Na'Ziyah Harris, but searched for abortion methods
Prosecutors believe Jarvis Butts got the teen pregnant after sexually assaulting her and killed her. Her body hasn't been found.
Cousin testifies against suspect in murder of Na'Ziyah Harris sexually assaulted teen
A preliminary examination for a man charged in the murder of missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris continued Tuesday.
Final witness takes stand in Na'Ziyah Harris disappearance, murder case
The prosecution called their final witness Wednesday in the preliminary hearing for Jarvis Butts. He's accused of sexually assaulting and killing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris.
Missing Na'Ziyah Harris: Sister of the defendant, teen's family testify at preliminary hearing
The 13-year-old disappeared in January after family reported she never came home from school. Police later accused the man who was in a relationship with her aunt of murdering and abusing her.
Detroit man to stand trial in murder of missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris
(CBS DETROIT) — A Detroit man will stand trial in the murder of missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris . Jarvis Butts, 42, of Detroit, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree criminal sexual conduct and child sexually abusive activity. Butts is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with Na'Ziyah.
Jarvis Butts searched for abortion medication before Na'Ziyah Harris disappeared
The suspect accused of murdering Na'Ziyah Harris made searched for abortion medications and ways to terminate a pregnancy in December, a review of his Google history revealed, the officer in charge said in court.
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Court reveals disturbing messages ‘serial child rapist’ sent Na’Ziyah Harris before she went missing
Prosecutors said Butts was supposed to turn himself in to authorities on a gun charge on Jan. 9, 2024, the day Harris went ...
Na’Ziyah Harris murder: Neighbor who found teen's ID, DNA, and mobile device experts testify
Jarvis Butts, the man charged in the disappearance and murder of Na'Ziyah Harris in Detroit, is due back in court again ...
Accused Detroit serial child abuser will stand trial for murder
DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - A Detroit man will head to trial for his alleged role in the death of a missing teenager. A judge ...
Detroit man charged with murder of missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris returns to court
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man charged with the murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, who was reported missing a year ago, ...