NEW YORK — Anthony Harris was 12 years old when he was charged and later convicted of murdering his 5-year-old neighbor, Devan Duniver.
Harris’ conviction was eventually overturned and, more than 20 years later, he said he is still haunted by the grisly crime.
"The girl's dead, my life has been destroyed, and this guy, this individual's still free right now," he said during an interview with"20/20" airing Friday, May 6, at 9 p.m. ET. Investigators claimed Harris provided inconsistent details about where he was and what he was doing during the time the girl was missing when he was initially questioned.
Harris ultimately confessed and was charged with murder. His case was a juvenile proceeding and, therefore, absent a jury; Harris' fate was determined by Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Linda Kate. Three members of the search party who combed the area in 1998 to find Devan told"20/20" they believe that there are elements surrounding Devan's death that are troubling.
"I thought, 'My God, is that guy ever creepy,'" Niarchos told"20/20.""He was so suspicious looking and he was right there. I thought, 'What is he doing here?'"
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