LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A person who denied killing his spouse for the previous 5 years has now admitted he murdered her.
Aaron Harris, 54, was on trial for the homicide of his spouse, Candice Harris, however earlier than the trial may proceed on Thursday, Harris entered a plea deal.
Aaron Harris, 54, was on trial for the homicide of his spouse, Candice Harris, however earlier than the trial may proceed on Thursday, Harris entered a plea deal. (KLAS)
The 8 Information Now Investigators obtained the responsible plea settlement for 3 felonies, together with homicide with use of a lethal weapon, lewdness with a toddler underneath the age of 14, and sexual assault. The settlement specifies a sentence of 32 years to life within the Nevada Division of Corrections. If the jury convicted Harris, he may have confronted life in jail with out the opportunity of parole.
Harris spoke with the 8 Information Now Investigators after his arrest from jail in 2021. Prosecutors performed the interview for jurors and likewise targeted on the totally different tales Harris instructed whereas he tried to take care of his innocence. He denied killing his spouse.
“I don’t know what occurred,” Harris claimed within the interview. “I just found my wife like that.”
Harris spoke with the 8 Information Now Investigators after his arrest from jail in 2021. Prosecutors performed the interview for jurors and likewise targeted on the totally different tales Harris instructed whereas he tried to take care of his innocence. He denied killing his spouse. (KLAS)
Henderson Police stated they discovered proof at a house linked to Harris, together with clothes Candice Harris was seen sporting the day she disappeared and cellophane, which police stated could have been used to strangle her. One other key piece of proof was the ankle monitor Harris wore after he posted bail from a case involving allegations of kid molestation seven months prior, displaying his GPS coordinates.
“Yes, I do have a GPS on, but this GPS only shows coordinates,” Harris stated. “The GPS isn’t an eyewitness.”
When his spouse’s SUV was pulling out of the house, the GPS coordinates confirmed he was in her automobile. He was additionally tracked to the desert space in Henderson, the place her physique was discovered.
Harris claimed he discovered his spouse’s physique however by no means talked about that to 2 totally different 911 operators. He referred to as 911, claiming he was involved for his lacking spouse.”At that point, I’m traumatized,” he stated. “I’ve seen, found my wife, the love of my life, dead.”
When his spouse’s SUV was pulling out of the house, the GPS coordinates confirmed he was in her automobile. He was additionally tracked to the desert space in Henderson, the place her physique was discovered. (KLAS)
Within the interview, Harris additionally denied being a pedophile.
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 28.Candice Harris was additionally a defendant within the preliminary intercourse crimes case in opposition to her husband, as she was accused of failing to guard the victims concerned.
To achieve investigative reporter Vanessa Murphy, e mail [email protected].
