Javeayah Harris: A Tragedy Unfolds | Augusta Georgia News

Aiken County authorities are investigating the tragic death of four-year-old Javeayah Harris, whose body may have been concealed before her mother called 911—reporting her missing in pink Minnie Mouse pajamas—only to later learn she was already dead. Sheriff Marty Sawyer called it the hardest announcement of his 36-year career. Arrest warrants allege Javeayah suffered fatal blunt force trauma and that her parents failed to seek medical help, then hid her body before disposal. Both parents, Johmeara Harris and Michilae Herring, face homicide by child abuse charges, with Herring also accused of filing a false police report. The community is reeling, especially mothers, who are heartbroken and struggling to believe such a horror could happen. Search efforts continue as investigators seek to recover Javeayah’s remains. Both parents remain in custody, with their next court date set for September. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1285cadba090fc9e