There is an update and the murder case of a 13-year-old girl in Powell.
Prosecutors say the 15-year-old suspect Malakiah Harris could be tried as an adult during a preliminary hearing yesterday (Wed). Steps are in motion to transfer him to adult court.
Judge Tim Irwin says this could take a while, Harrris will appear in court again next year in January.
He is accused of stabbing a 13 year-old girl to death in Broadacres Subdivision on October 22nd.
Harris’s is charged with second degree murder.
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