Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Aiken County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Parents of Javeayah Harris dissolved her body with chemicals and ‘poured’ her remains into lake, sheriff says
The parents of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, Michilae Herring and Johnmarea Harris, allegedly dissolved her body with chemicals and poured the remains into South Carolina's Cedar Creek Reservoir. Authorities allege the girl died from a head injury caused by abuse and was not treated by a doctor, leading to her death. Both parents face charges including homicide by child abuse and destruction of human remains.
- Parents of Javeayah Harris dissolved her body with chemicals and ‘poured’ her remains into lake, sheriff says
The parents of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris dissolved her body with chemicals and poured the remains into a South Carolina lake, according to Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer. DNA analysis confirmed the remains matched Javeayah, and the parents face charges of homicide by child abuse and desecration of human remains.
- Parents of Javeayah Harris dissolved her body with chemicals and ‘poured’ her remains into lake, sheriff says
The parents of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris dissolved her body with chemicals and poured the remains into South Carolina's Cedar Creek Reservoir. Sheriff Marty Sawyer confirmed DNA analysis linked the recovered remains to the child, who died from a head injury caused by abuse. The parents, Michilae Herring and Johnmarea Harris, face charges including homicide by child abuse and desecration of human remains.
- ‘Unlikely’ that all of Javeayah Harris’s remains will be found, sheriff says
Authorities found some remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, but Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer stated it is unlikely all remains will be recovered. The girl’s parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals to dissolve her body before disposing of it in Cedar Creek Reservoir. They face charges including homicide by child abuse and destruction of human remains.
- ‘Unlikely’ that all of Javeayah Harris’s remains will be found, sheriff says
Authorities found some remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, but the sheriff stated it is unlikely all remains will be recovered. Her parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals to dissolve her body before dumping it into Cedar Creek Reservoir. They face charges including homicide by child abuse and destruction of human remains.
- Javeayah Harris remains found in Fairfield County, corrosive chemicals used in disposal
Javeayah Harris's remains were found in Fairfield County, with corrosive chemicals used in the disposal process. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office plans to hold a press conference to provide updates on the investigation.
- Parents of missing South Carolina girl charged with homicide by child abuse: Everything we know
The parents of a missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl were charged with homicide by child abuse. Javeayah Harris was reported missing on June 30, and authorities believe she has been deceased for at least a month. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, were arrested on July 4 and denied bond.
- Father of missing 4-year-old says people were ‘snooping’ around the house before her disappearance
A 4-year-old girl, Javeyah Kemauni Harris, went missing from her home in Aiken, South Carolina, prompting a search of 3,000 acres. Her father, Johmarea Harris, reported people were 'snooping' around the house before her disappearance and expressed distress over the ongoing search efforts.
- Father of missing 4-year-old says people were ‘snooping’ around the house before her disappearance
A 4-year-old girl, Javeayah Kemauni Harris, went missing in Aiken, South Carolina, prompting a large-scale search involving over 200 first responders, drones, and dogs. Her father reported people were 'snooping' around the house before her disappearance, but authorities suggest she wandered away on her own. The search has covered 3,000 acres, and Javeayah was last seen playing with chickens wearing pink Minnie Mouse pajamas and Crocs.
- DAY 3 | 4-year-old Javeayah Harris still missing, tip line open
Aiken County Sheriff's Office is searching for 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, who went missing near Hillsboro Street and Ridgecrest Road. The tip line remains open as authorities investigate.