Jarvis Butts Sentenced in Na'Ziyah Harris Murder Case

On Thursday, Jarvis Butts faced sentencing in Wayne County Circuit Court for the murder of Na'Ziyah Harris and multiple sexual assaults. The courtroom was filled with family and friends of the victims, many of whom shared emotional victim impact statements.

Butts received a sentence of 35 to 60 years for second-degree murder, along with 10 to 15 years for each of the five sexual assault cases, to be served concurrently. This sentencing concludes a long and painful ordeal for Na'Ziyah's family, who have been seeking justice since her disappearance on January 9, 2024.

During the hearing, family members expressed their sorrow, anger, and frustration. Na'Ziyah's grandmother, Annette Harris, shared her daily struggle with the loss, while her aunt, Marketta Harris, called for Butts to receive the maximum punishment. Butts' sister, Tijuana Butts, also testified, expressing her regret and the haunting memory of seeing Na'Ziyah on the day she disappeared.

The case has also raised questions about the role of Child Protective Services (CPS), with some relatives claiming they had reported Butts' behavior prior to Na'Ziyah's murder. The fact that Na'Ziyah's body has never been found compounds the tragedy and adds to the family's pain.

Jarvis Butts was sentenced for second-degree murder and five counts of criminal sexual conduct.

He received 35 to 60 years for murder, with additional 10 to 15 year sentences for each sexual assault charge, served concurrently.

No, her body has never been found.

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