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‘Truly sickened’: Remains of missing South Carolina girl recovered; parents face additional charge
WBTV • • nation
Key Points:
- Remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, missing since June 30 in Aiken, South Carolina, have been recovered from Cedar Creek Reservoir, confirming her death through DNA testing.
- Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, were arrested on July 4 and charged with homicide by child abuse; Herring also faces a charge for filing a false police report.
- Investigators revealed the parents confessed to not seeking medical care after Javeayah was injured in an alleged assault, and they are accused of using corrosive chemicals to destroy and conceal evidence.
- Additional charges of destruction and desecration of human remains were filed against the parents due to efforts to cover up the crime.
- The community held a candlelight vigil on July 5 to honor Javeayah, with attendees expressing deep sorrow and emotional impact from the tragic case.
