Jarvis Butts found dead after sentencing for murder, sex crimes
Jarvis Butts was serving a 35-60-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to murder and sexual crimes in the death of Na'Ziyah Harris. More
March 27, 2026
Jarvis Butts
Jarvis Butts pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, after police say he murdered 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris after impregnating her.
Sobbing, shouting: Chaos erupts during sentencing for Jarvis Butts
Jarvis Butts was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to murdering 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting other victims. More
March 12, 2026
Jarvis Butts pleads guilty to murder of Na’Ziyah Harris, sexual assaults
Jarvis Butts pleaded guilty to the murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and five counts of criminal sexual conduct. More
February 12, 2026
Jarvis Butts to stand trial in Na’Ziyah Harris murder case
Jarvis Butts is accused of sexually assaulting and murdering 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris after finding out she was pregnant. More
January 9, 2025
Man charged with impregnating, murdering 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris
Prosecutors say Jarvis Butts, 41, murdered 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris after grooming, sexually assaulting and impregnating her. More
September 26, 2024
Suspect in 13-year-old’s disappearance in custody for separate case
Detroit police have not identified the suspect, but police believe he is a registered sex offender who knew Na'Ziyah Harris' family. More
August 20, 2024