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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Vinay Patel

Who Was Jarvis Butts? Detroit Man Convicted in Na'Ziyah Harris Murder Dies Behind Bars

Police now face the challenge of finding the girl without her killer’s further cooperation as the investigation continues. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7)

A sense of closure has taken a sudden turn in Detroit following the unexpected death of convicted murderer and pedophile Jarvis Butts while in state custody. The man, who was recently sentenced for his role in the tragic disappearance of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, died shortly after arriving at a Michigan correctional facility. While the community continues to mourn the schoolgirl, many are now questioning how this final chapter in a harrowing legal battle concluded so abruptly.

Correctional staff confirmed Jarvis Butts, sentenced only two weeks ago, was discovered lifeless in his unit following a suspected self-inflicted act. This sudden turn of events comes as the grieving family continues their desperate search for the truth about where their child's remains were finally placed.

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