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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.
Accused Detroit serial child abuser will stand trial for murder
A Detroit man will head to trial for his alleged role in the death of a missing teenager. A judge ruled that the case against Jarvis Butts, 41, may go to trial, reports the Detroit NBC affiliate. Butts is accused of killing 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Missing Na'Ziyah Harris: Sister of the defendant, teen's family testify at preliminary hearing
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