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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 1H 18M

Na'Ziyah Harris Update

from Black Girl Missing · host Feminista Jones, Asa Todd, Niki Irene

Black Girl Missing returns with a gripping and harrowing follow-up to the case of Na'Ziyah Harris, a 13-year-old girl from Detroit who vanished on January 9, 2024. In this episode, we explore the chilling details surrounding the trial and guilty plea of Jarvis Butts, the man charged with her murder and sexual assault. As the layers of this case unfold, we uncover a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior that spans generations within Na'Ziyah's own family. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of trauma, accountability, and the urgent need for community awareness. This episode is not just about the pursuit of justice for Na'Ziyah; it’s a call to action for all of us to recognize the signs of abuse and to protect our children.  This episode of Black Girl Missing was written and produced by Niki Irene.    To support our work, please consider subscribing to our Patreon and giving us 5 stars where you listen to your podcasts. We don't have ads in our episodes because we don't believe in interrupting the story of a Black girl to sell you things. Thank you for all of your support over these last few years. 

On the last episode of Black Girl Missing Podcast, we talked about the disappearance and murder of Na'Ziyah Harris. Well now that her killer has been sentenced and has since taken his own life, we're going to talk about it in depth. In this episode, we'll break down the social norms of abuse, Jarvis Butts' long history of terrorizing women and girls, and where Na'Ziyah's family sits in the middle of it all.

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