WRDW · Jul 10, 2026 · Ethan Hunter, Staff

‘She’s our baby’: Community gathers at candlelight vigil for Javeayah Harris

Hundreds honored Javeayah Harris at a candlelight vigil in Aiken after her remains were found in a reservoir and her parents faced new charges.

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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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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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