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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.
Missing Na'Ziyah Harris: Judge sends case to trial, says Jarvis Butts 'intentionally killed her'
Javris Butts' preliminary exam is entering its fourth day as prosecutors prepare to deliver closing arguments after calling numerous witnesses to testify about the disappearance and alleged murder of Na'Ziyah Harris.
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 to stand trial in murder of Na'Ziyah Harris
A judge says there is enough evidence to send Jarvis Butts to trial after hearing four days of testimony in the case of Na'Ziyah Harris, who disappeared exactly one year ago from the preliminary hearing's conclusion.
Suspect will stand trial in connection Na'Ziyah Harris disappearance, murder
After another day of court, the suspect in the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris will stand trial.
Child witness testifies in day 3 of Jarvis Butts prelim in Na'Ziyah Harris case
Nine people testified on day three of Jarvis Butts' preliminary hearing in the disappearance of 13-year-old Naziyah Harris, including his ex-fiancee.
Sister of suspect in Na'Ziyah Harris murder testifies
Several people, including family members of the defendant, testified during the preliminary hearing of Jarvis Butts. The Detroit man is accused of murdering and raping 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris. She disappeared on Jan.
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, was back in court on Monday as witness testimony continued from Nov. 1. Jarvis Butts, 41, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree criminal sexual conduct and child sexually abusive activity.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Na’Ziyah Harris murder: Neighbor who found teen's ID, DNA, and mobile device experts testify
Derek Wolfe, a police officer at Detroit Public Schools at the time Na'Ziyah Harris went missing, testified that he took a missing persons report on Jan. 10 after speaking to Harris' grandmother. He ...
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Testimonies to 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 ...
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Alleged serial child abuser accused of murder appears in court
On Tuesday, a judge heard testimony against a man accused of killing a 13-year-old girl. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Jarvis ...