Augusta Press · Jul 4, 2026 · Greg Rickabaugh

Search for missing Aiken girl scales back with roadblocks being removed

The massive search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is entering a new phase, authorities said Friday. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office announced that organized search efforts will be reduced in the coming days after crews searched more than 5,000 acres by foot, air, drone…

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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

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Aiken County, SC· Jul 3, 2026

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

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