A Southfield woman accused of killing her friend’s young child in Detroit has been found to be competent to stand trial, according to a recent competency evaluation.
Iesha Harris, 30, faces charges of felony murder and first-degree child abuse in connection with the death of 3-year-old Harmoni Henderson. It’s alleged Harris fatally assaulted the child while babysitting her at a home in the 15700 block of Southfield Road. The child was privately transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead on March 17, officials said.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the child died from blunt force trauma, believed to have been caused by Harris.
Harris will have a preliminary exam in 36th District Court, where Judge Kenneth King will be presented with evidence and then determine if probable cause exists to advance the case to circuit court in Wayne County for possible trial. The exam is scheduled for July 30.
If convicted, Harris faces up to life in prison.
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