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.
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.
‘Serial child rapist’ will stand trial in murder of Na’Ziyah Harris, judge says
On Jan. 9, 2025, exactly one year since Na’Ziyah Harris disappeared, a judge decided Jarvis Butts will stand trial in the murder of the Detroit teen. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Preliminary hearing continues against suspect in Na'Ziyah Harris case
We may find out tomorrow if 41-year-old Jarvis Butts will stand trial for the murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris.
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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 ...
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, ...