Augusta Press · Jul 9, 2026 · Staff Report

Aiken sheriff to give major update in Javeayah Harris case on Thursday

Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer will hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning to provide the latest update in the heartbreaking Javeayah Harris homicide investigation. Chief Deputy Eric Abdullah said investigators appreciate the public’s support and the extensive…

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Aiken County parents are charged after missing 4-year-old case shifts

Authorities say they now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris had been dead for at least a month before her mother reported her missing June 30.

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Johmarea Harris

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Aiken County, SC · Jul 9, 2026

Graves / Destruction, Desecration Or Removal Of Human Remains

Michilae Herring

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Aiken County, SC · Jul 9, 2026

Graves / Destruction, Desecration Or Removal Of Human Remains

Michilae Herring

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Aiken County, SC · Jul 3, 2026

Murder / Homicide By Child Abuse (20Y To Life)

Johmarea Harris

In custody

Aiken County, SC · Jul 3, 2026

Murder / Homicide By Child Abuse (20Y To Life)

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