WRDW · Jul 11, 2026 · Sydney Palmer

Memorial outside Javeayah’s home grows from 1 teddy bear to a movement

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - What started with a single teddy bear outside a home on Hillsboro Street has grown into something much larger — a memorial, a movement, and a community refusing to let 4-year-old Javeayah Harris be forgotten. Javeayah’s parents, Michilae Herring and Joh…

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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

In custody

Aiken County, SC· Jul 9, 2026

Graves / Destruction, Desecration Or Removal Of Human Remains

Michilae Herring

In custody

Aiken County, SC· Jul 9, 2026

Graves / Destruction, Desecration Or Removal Of Human Remains

Michilae Herring

In custody

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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