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 missing, but that date was pushed back to February. Harris allegedly met up with Butts that day, and the two reportedly went to Ypsilanti before returning back to Detroit, where Butts checked into a motel.
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.
Missing Na'Ziyah Harris: Suspect's search history, how police found his phone
Some witnesses who have already testified include Butts' former fiancée, a digital forensic specialist, the person who found Harris' school ID, and Harris' grandmother.
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: Closing arguments expected during Jarvis Butts' preliminary exam
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.
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.
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.
Missing Na'Ziyah Harris: More witnesses to testify against murder suspect Jarvis Butts
The preliminary exam for Jarvis Butts, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, continues Wednesday.
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.
Cousin said she saw man accused of killing Na'Ziyah Harris, 13, sexually assault her
One of Na'Ziyah Harris' cousins testified Tuesday that she saw the man accused of killing Na'Ziyah sexually assaulting her at his auto shop.
Sister of man charged in Na'Ziyah Harris disappearance, murder testifies she suspects him
Suspect Jarvis Butts was charged in the murder and rape of Na'Ziyah Harris. Tijuana Butts took the stsnd Monday and identified some of the clothes found by the evidence technician as similar to what Na'Ziyah was wearing on Jan.
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 ...
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Timeline: What we learned in Na’Ziyah Harris’ disappearance nearly 1 year later
Dozens of searches have been conducted since then, but she has never been found. Her case almost went cold until later in the ...
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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.