- DeMarco Harris
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DeMarco Harris Born 1997 (age 13–14) Conviction(s) Murder, assault with intent to rob, using a firearm to commit a felony[1] Penalty Juvenile detention until age 21; after that either released or life imprisonment without parole based on a re-evaluation; any conviction of felony while in custody will lead to automatic life without parole[2] Status Juvenile detention Parents Nakeya Harris[1] DeMarco Harris (born c. 1997) is an American convicted murderer from Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 12, Harris murdered Trisha Babcock.
Crime
On August 1, 2009, Babcock, 24, was sitting in a vehicle when Harris approached the car to rob her. He shot her in the chest and stole her purse. Babcock later died in hospital from her injuries.[3] Harris's fingerprints were found on the window of Babcock's car, and Harris had previous encounters with law enforcement including "an incorrigibility petition filed by a parent claiming he was uncontrollable."[1] At age ten Harris became involved in gangs and drugs.[4]
Trial
Harris was ordered to undergo a psychological examination. Defense attorney Loren Harris also requested testing for marijuana and ecstasy.[5] Harris's first trial ended in January 2010 with a hung jury, but his second trial ended with convictions for: felony murder, armed robbery, firearm use during a felony, and curfew violation.[4]
On June 17, 2010, Judge Sheila Gibson sentenced Harris to juvenile detention until Harris turns 21, at which time he will be re-evaluated by the court. Depending on the court's findings, Harris will either be released from custody or sentenced as an adult to life in prison without the possibility of parole.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Hunt, Amber (June 17, 2010). "DeMarco Harris, 13, spared from life sentence". Detroit Free Press. http://m.freep.com/news.jsp?key=670391&rc=ne&p=1. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ a b Falcon, Gabriel (June 17, 2010). "Killer, 13, sent to juvenile detention until age 21". CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/06/17/michigan.youth.murder.sentence/index.html. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ "Boy, 12, faces murder charge". Associated Press. August 20, 2009. http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/87864.html?isap=1&nav=5046. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ a b "Boy, 13, Sentenced For Murder". WDIV. June 17, 2010. http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/23934390/detail.html. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ Foley, Aaron (August 26, 2009). "Psychological exam ordered for Demarco Harris, 12-year-old accused of murdering Davison woman". Ann Arbor News. http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/08/psychological_exam_ordered_for.html. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
Categories:- 1997 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American criminals
- African-American people
- American children
- American people convicted of assault
- American people convicted of murder
- American robbers
- People convicted of murder by Michigan
- People from Detroit, Michigan
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