15-Year-Old Suspect in Powell Murder Investigation to Have Status Hearing

Tuesday marked the suspect’s third court appearance. (Courtesy: WVLT)

15-Year-Old Suspect in Powell Murder Investigation to Have Status Hearing

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The 15-year-old suspect in an ongoing Powell murder investigation appeared in court for the third time Tuesday.

Malakiah Harris is facing a second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of a 13-year-old girl who was found one week ago on a trail off of Cranley Road.

According to court records, Harris met with the girl some time the night before, then stabbed her multiple times with a pocket knife, killing her.

The suspect’s appearance Tuesday was brief with the court scheduling a status hearing for Harris next Monday, November 4.

Harris has a court appointed attorney and is being held in custody until his trial.

Tuesday marked the suspect’s third court appearance. (Courtesy: WVLT)