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
DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - 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, a 13-year-old girl from Detroit.
‘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.
Judge to Na'Ziyah Harris murder suspect: "You are the monster"
The judge overseeing the preliminary hearing of Jarvis Butts, the man accused of killing Na'Ziyah Harris, believed there was enough evidence to send him to trial.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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